摘要:
A system and method for continuous processing of meat product constituents is disclosed. Selected meats are loaded into hoppers, and inputs lines direct the meats and other meat product constituents into a mixer. The mixer provides initial size reduction of the meats, grinds the meat, infuses and mixes the meats and other ingredients, forces protein extraction for forming a stable meat mixture, finely comminutes the mixture, and outputs the mixture.
摘要:
A system and method for providing information to a control system for regulating the formulation of a meat product is disclosed. The control system may receive information prescribing the formulation of the meat product, analyze characteristics of incoming constituent streams, and adjust the flows based on the final product formulation. The control system may further provide feedback regarding the final product formulation relative to the incoming constituent streams.
摘要:
A system for making processed meat products employing a feed-forward analysis wherein input streams are analyzed and their flow rates are controlled relative to each other. The system incorporates mixing devices in a housing through which the input streams are forced. The mixing devices provide high shear mixing and blending, and in some cases maceration and salt infusion for rapid protein extraction.
摘要:
A system and method are disclosed for controlling the texture of meat products. Incoming meat products are quickly ground, macerated, and/or mixed in a small amount of time. The protein extraction that occurs is sufficient for a stable emulsion while protein bonding is optimized to avoid the cooked product having a rubbery or undesirably soft texture.
摘要:
A system and method for making processed meat products without the need for a vacuum system is disclosed. Meats and other meat product constituents are forced into a mixer having rotating elements for directing the constituents through a housing. The system limits the amount of air that is in contact with the constituents while resident within the housing, and provides high shear force to reduce the necessary mixing time.
摘要:
A system and method wherein meat product constituents are mixed with high shear force over a small volume of constituent to combine the constituents is disclosed. The system utilizes mixing devices to apply work to incoming meat streams. The high shear force deforms and contorts the meats and allows other ingredients to be forced within the protein strands of the meats, and eliminates the need for a curing stage for protein extraction.
摘要:
A system and method for reducing protein exudate on meat product. The system utilizes input hoppers and eliminates standing time for the meats. The elimination of a standing time for curing or protein extraction eliminates the ability for visible surface protein exudate to form.
摘要:
An integrated system for continuous production of processed meat products utilizing a continuous mixing system is disclosed. The system includes storage and pre-input hoppers, input lines for pumping streams of meat product constituents into a continuous grinder and mixer, rotating elements within the mixer for mixing the constituents, a surge hopper, equipment for further processing such as stuffing equipment, and transport to and utilization of a continuous thermal process.
摘要:
A system and method wherein meat product constituents are mixed under a high shear force to combine the constituents into a mixture having a stable protein matrix is disclosed. The system incorporates mixing devices in a housing into which the input streams are directed. The system then applies a high shear force over a small volume to mix the constituents together, thereby rapidly combining the meat constituents and other ingredients to rapidly form a stable protein matrix and eliminate the need for a curing stage for protein extraction.