Method for peeling agricultural products having skins

US7615243B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Jerry M. Hougland · Oakdale, US
• Todrick G. Harter · Turlock, US
• Zvi Albert · Kiryat Bialik, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2005
• Grant date: Nov 10, 2009
• Expiry date: Mar 16, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A23N7/02
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of peeling agricultural products having skins, including the steps of: immersing the agricultural products to be peeled in a treating solution in a first area of a peeling apparatus, and forming a mixture at a first pressure; transporting the mixture in a second area, the second area having a first end at the first pressure and a second end at a second pressure; transporting the mixture in a third area, the third area being at an essentially constant second pressure; transporting the mixture in a fourth area, the fourth area having a first end at the second pressure and having a second end at a third pressure that is essentially equal to the first pressure and transporting the mixture to a separator at essentially the third pressure. An apparatus for peeling agricultural products having skins in accordance with the method is also provided.