Process for the preparation of smoke-impregnated tubular casings
US7022357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1324
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of preparing smoke-impregnated tubular casings is described. The process comprises: (a) providing a tubular casing having interior and exterior surfaces, the tubular casing being selected from cellulose fiber tubular casings and synthetic tubular casings, and the tubular casing being suitable for encasing food fillings having a form selected from one of liquid and paste; (b) applying to the interior surface of the tubular casing a mixture comprising, (i) liquid smoke, (ii) browning agents, and (iii) optionally water; (c) allowing the mixture to remain in contact with the interior surface of the tubular casing for at least 5 days; and (d) optionally shirring and watering the mixture treated casing. The smoke-impregnated tubular casings prepared in accordance with the method of the present invention are suitable for liquid or paste-like food fillings, such as sausagemeat emulsions.
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