Method and apparatus for determining the lean content of meat products
US6228404A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/4972
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining the approximate lean content of pork bellies, and a method for categorizing pork bellies on the basis of weight and lean content is described. The method for determining approximate lean content uses a conductivity apparatus configured and arranged to apply an electromagnetic field to the pork belly. The approximate lean content of the pork belly is determined on the basis of a relationship between the measured conductivity of the pork belly and the fat content of the pork belly. A system for categorizing pork bellies on the basis of weight and lean content is also described.
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