Meat emulsion product
AssigneeNestec S.A.
InventorsSteve E. Dingman, Steve G. May, Sheri L. Smithey
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Abstract
Methods for producing meat emulsion products as well as products so produced are disclosed. Meat emulsion products are produced that have realistic fiber definition. The meat emulsion product comprises a body member including protein and fat and having a plurality of linear strands of fiber-like material affording the meat emulsion product a realistic meat-like appearance.
Claims18
A method for producing meat emulsion products having a realistic meat-like image comprising the steps of:
- forming a meat emulsion containing protein and fat;
- comminuting and heating the meat emulsion to a temperature of at least 132 C.;
- introducing the emulsion into a processing zone and subjecting the meat emulsion to a pressure of at least 100 psi.;
- and
- discharging the meat emulsion.
A method for producing meat emulsion products having a realistic meat-like image comprising the steps of:
- processing a meat emulsion so that it contains at least 29% protein by weight and not more than 6% by weight fat and having a body defined, at least in part, by a plurality of fiber-like structures.
A method for producing meat emulsion products having a realistic meat-like image comprising the steps of:
- forming a meat emulsion containing protein and fat;
- comminuting and heating the meat emulsion;
- introducing the emulsion into a processing zone and subjecting the meat emulsion to a pressure;
- and
- discharging the meat emulsion that has been so processed that it includes at least 29% by weight protein and no more than 6% by weight fat and has a realistic meat-like appearance.
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