Process for the production of a molded food product by sintering
AssigneeSociete d'Assistance Technique pour Produits Nestle S.A.
InventorsWalter Rostagno, Alfred Morand
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Abstract
The invention relates to a process for producing a food product in the form of an individual article, particularly a bar, by sintering a powder-form starting material. To carry out the process, the powder is introduced into the cells of a mould, lightly compacted in the cells, heat-treated in a furnace for a period and at a temperature such that the individual particles melt at their surface and adhere to one another, after which the articles are removed from their moulds and cooled. The process is applicable to culinary products and to articles of confectionery or chocolate. The articles obtained may be coated.
Claims8
A process for the production of a food product in the form on an individual article made from a powder-form starting material comprising the steps of:
- (a) introducing a food powder having a particle size of from 0.1 to 3.0 mm and a moisture content of less than 20% by weight into the cells of a mold, said food powder capable of being superficially softened under the effect of heat and having a high level of fluidity;
- (b) lightly compacting the food powder in the cells by applying a pressure on the powder of from 1 to 8 kg/cm.sup.2 ;
- (c) subjecting the compacted powder to a sintering treatment in a furnace for 3 to 10 minutes at a product temperature of from 45.degree. to 120.degree. C. such that the individual particles melt at their surface and adhere to one another to form an individual article;
- (d) removing the articles from the mold;
- and then
- (e) cooling the articles.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.