Process for the simultaneous surface treatment, portioning and shaping as well as perservation of foodstuffs such as meat and sausage products, sausage meat or the like
US8153179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L13/65
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Process for the simultaneous surface treatment, apportioning and shaping, as well as conservation of foodstuffs such as meat and sausage products, sausage meat or the like, even without the use of skins or case-shaped or bag-shaped foils. The product is first compacted between two shaping, at least partially structured plates. At the end of the compacting process, the product is separated into shaping sections by being mechanically brought into contact with corresponding zones of the shaping plates. A natural skin having a reduced aw value, shape-stabilizing and sterilizing properties is formed on the product surface by appropriately and controllably heating the product, preferably by means of the shaping plates.
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