US 2015/0140198 A1 · BLADE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING CUT FOOD PRODUCTS

Abstract

A lattice-cut potato product is sliced so that the ridges and grooves on one surface of the slices are oriented transversely to the ridges and grooves on the opposite surface of the slices. The sizes and shapes of the ridges and grooves are particularly selected so that each point in the interior of a slice is no greater than a specified distance from an outer surface of the slice. These parameters enable a lattice-cut potato product to consistently achieve a crispy outer surface and a smooth and creamy interior when cooked by baking or microwaving.

Claims22

Dependent claims

A method of preparing a potato-based food product, the method comprising:

cutting potatoes into slices having first and second major surfaces, the first surface having a plurality of ridges and grooves extending in a first direction, and the second surface having a plurality of ridges and grooves extending in a direction transverse to the first direction, the potato slices having an interior surrounded by an exterior surface, each point in the interior being no more than a predetermined distance from a point on the exterior surface;
blanching the potato slices;
dipping the blanched potato slices in a solution to prevent nonenzymic oxidation of the potato slices;
drying the potato slices;
parfrying the potato slices;
and
packaging the parfried potato slices.

4 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

14/380,841Filed 29 Jun 2012

Published

21 May 2015

Term ends

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Classification14 codes

B26D 3/26
To obtain segments other than slices, e.g. cutting pies: specially adapted for cutting fruit or vegetables, e.g. for onions
A23L 19/03
Products from fruits or vegetables; Preparation or treatment thereof: consisting of whole pieces or fragments without mashing the original pieces
A23L 19/12
Of tuberous or like starch containing root crops: of potatoes
A23L 19/18
Of potatoes: roasted or fried products, e.g. snacks or chips

Blade assembly and method of making cut food products

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Blade assembly and method of making cut food products

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Abstract

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