Method and apparatus for tenderizing meat
US6648744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03L7/0805
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for tenderizing meat of a red meat slaughter animal includes separating a vertebra of the animal and applying electrical stimulation to the animal's musculature. The vertebra separating is performed prior to the onset of rigor mortis to enable stretching of muscle fibers in the carcass. The electrical stimulation is focused on a midsection of the animal.
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