Method and machine for the production of portions, including means for ejecting said portions

Machine for the production of portions of a food product, in particular meatballs, comprising:

• an extrusion device (1) suitable for delivering, preferably continuously, a continuous strand in a vertical direction,
• a portioning device comprising at least one cutting system (3, 103), said cutting system comprising cutting elements (30, 130) suitable for being moved transversally to said vertical direction between an open position wherein the strand passes between said cutting elements and a closed position for cutting the strand and forming portions (P) of the food product, each cutting system further comprising ejection means (5, 105) suitable for ejecting the portions (P) downwards from said cutting elements,
• characterised in that the ejection means comprise at least one lower channel (5, 105) suitable for fluidic connection with a compressed fluid, for injecting compressed fluid.