Abstract

The present invention concerns methods and systems for providing a meat analogue comprising the steps of (i) providing a meat analogue raw mix; (ii) processing the raw mix from step (i) at process conditions comprising an overpressure of e.g. 1-25 bar and a temperature of e.g. 70-125˚C, said process conditions providing a non-meat dough with an exit temperature of e.g. 65-110˚C, wherein 5 the raw mix is subjected to a higher pressure at the start than at the end of the processing step (ii); and (iii) cooling the non-meat dough by the use of a cooling means to a temperature at least 10˚C below said non-meat dough exit temperature to provide the meat analogue; and optionally (iv) providing smaller pieces of said meat analogue, as such slices, stripes, mints, chunks and/or cubes by cutting using a cutter. Furthermore, the invention pertains to meat analogues provided by such methods 10 and/or systems thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
• A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion

Abstract

There is described an inline cutting system comprising an extruder having an outlet, an outlet line connected with the extruder outlet. The outlet line comprises a side wall surrounding an internal passage. Cutting means is arranged in connection with the outlet line. The extruder is arranged for continuously producing a meat analogue product and the extruded string of meat analogue product is cut into meat pieces by the cutting means. The cutting means is extending through the side wall of the outlet line and extends inside said internal passage. The cutting means comprises at least one cutting edge which is pointed in a substantial axial direction of the outlet line in order to establish a cutting in the longitudinal direction of the string of meat analogue product. The extruder and the outlet line forms a closed enclosure upstream of the cutting means.

IPC Classes  ?

• A22C 17/00 - Other devices for processing meat or bones
• A23P 30/20 - Extruding
• B26D 1/11 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member wherein the cutting member reciprocates in, or substantially in, a direction parallel to the cutting edge with a plurality of cutting members
• B26D 1/34 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis parallel to the line of cut

Abstract

There is described an inline cutting system comprising an extruder having an outlet, an outlet line connected with the extruder outlet. The outlet line comprises a side wall surrounding an internal passage. Cutting means is arranged in connection with the out- let line. The extruder is arranged for continuously producing a meat analogue product and the extruded string of meat analogue product is cut into meat pieces by the cutting means. The cutting means is extending through the side wall of the outlet line and extends in- side said internal passage. The cutting means comprises at least one cutting edge which is pointed in a substantial axial direction of the outlet line in order to establish a cutting in the longitudinal direction of the string of meat analogue product. The ex- truder and the outlet line forms a closed enclosure upstream of the cutting means.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23P 30/20 - Extruding

Abstract

An extruder for making meat analogue products, where the extruder comprises a product outlet (22), and a longitudinal barrel (8) comprising an inner surface (14) and an outer surface, and where the extruder further comprises heating means for heating at least a part of said inner surface, where said barrel (8) interconnects with said product inlet (5) and outlet (22), where the extruder further comprises a rotor (16) arranged coaxially inside said barrel (8), where said rotor (16) comprises drive means (19) for rotating said rotor (16) in relation to the barrel (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion
• A23P 30/20 - Extruding
• B29C 47/38 - using screws

Abstract

The present invention concerns an apparatus and a method for online sampling from a product flow, where the sampling is performed continuously by introducing a cup, provided with an opening, directly into a product flow where the flowing product is collected in said cup for determining one or more physical conditions, for example weight in relation to volume, moisture, size and/or colour. The apparatus comprises at least a slidable cup and means for sliding said cup. The apparatus further comprises a filter element and means by which the filter element is brought into position in relation to an opening in said cup, aeration means for aeration of the sample taken in the cup, and further comprises at least a set of sensor means for determining the presence of con¬ tents and/or physical conditions of the contents in the cup.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/20 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state for flowing or falling materials

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for sampling from a product flow, where the sampling is performed continuously and where the product is collected in a cup for determining physical conditions, for example, weight in relation to volume, and where the cup is emptied after ending the sampling. The apparatus is provided with at least one sampling cup provided with a filling opening and an emptying opening with different cross-sectional areas. It is not necessary to perform a turning movement of the sampling cup in order to empty it. Instead, preferably, the sampling cup is emptied by opening/uncovering the bottom. Emptying of the cup and subsequent cleaning of the cup are effected with open bottom by passage of the product flow through the cup; but, emptying may also occur in a separate duct.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 17/00 - Methods or apparatus for determining the capacity of containers or cavities, or the volume of solid bodies

Abstract

The present invention concerns an apparatus and a method for sampling from a product flow, where the sampling is performed continuously and where the product is collected in a cup for determining physical conditions, for example weight in relation to volume, and where the cup is emptied after ending the sampling. The apparatus according to the invention is provided with at least one sampling cup, where the cup is provided with a filling opening with a cross-sectional area and with an emptying opening with a different cross-sectional area, respectively. It is thus a sampling cup where the product is not emptied through the same opening as the one through which it is filled. An apparatus according to the invention may therefore designed in a simple and reliable way as it is not necessary to perform a turning movement of the sampling cup in order to empty it. Preferably, the sampling cup is emptied by opening the bottom and subsequently cleaning the cup with open bottom. Emptying of the cup is advantageously effected in the product flow, but may also occur in a separate duct for the purpose.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/20 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state for flowing or falling materials