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An apparatus for processing of fish products comprising a descaling apparatus for removing scales from defleshed fish skin (122), the descaling apparatus comprising: a conveyor system (110) for receiving defleshed fish skin (122), wherein the defleshed fish skin (122) comprises skin and scales with a major part of the flesh removed; a fluid jetting system (130); a descaling surface (112) for holding the defleshed fish skin (122) with the scale side facing the fluid jetting system (130); wherein the fluid jetting system (130) directs jets of fluid under pressure toward the defleshed fish skin (122) with the jets configured to impact the defleshed fish skin (122) at an angle, in order to thereby bend and detach the scales; and wherein the descaling surface (112) and fluid jetting system (130) are arranged for relative movement between the defleshed fish skin (122) and the jets of fluid of the jetting system (130) in order that the full area of the defleshed fish skin (122) is exposed to the fluid jets.

Classes IPC  ?

• A22C 25/02 - Lavage ou écaillage du poisson
• A22C 25/08 - Maintien, guidage ou transport du poisson avant, pendant ou après son traitement
• A22C 25/17 - Enlèvement de la peau