Method for controlling bulk density of fried snack pieces
US8318229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L7/13
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus to impart a random curvature to frying pre-formed snack pieces in a multi-layer fryer through the use of a contoured submerger. The shape of the contours of a contoured submerger imparts a random final curvature to each snack piece as snack pieces pass through a glass transition during frying. The contours are chosen so as to achieve a desired bulk density for the packaged fried snack products. Such method and apparatus are also useful in controlling the amount of change in bulk density or amount of settling of a packaged product during shipping or handling.
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