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US 2009/0214725 A1Published application
Continuous Processing of Animal-Source Food Product
AssigneeGlobal Food Technologies
InventorsAaron Kelly Ormond, Cesar Alfonso Montano, Nicholas Del Hofeldt
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for processing seafood, poultry, and other animal products combines UV-treated water, antimicrobial ice, antimicrobial dip in ozonated water, spray washing apparatus, and individual unit packaging to reduce microbial flora on animal food products and promote extended shelf life.
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A method for processing animal source food products for retail distribution, comprising:
- immersing the unit portions in a liquid water solution at reduced temperature including an antimicrobial agent;
- spraying the unit portions with a water solution at reduced temperature including an antimicrobial agent;
- substantially drying excess water solution from surfaces of the unit portions;
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- packaging the unit portions for distribution.
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