US Patent No: 7,871,655
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Method and apparatus for accelerating formation of functional meat mixtures
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Jan 18, 2011
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Feb 18, 2005
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Abstract
A system and method wherein meat product constituents are mixed under a high shear force to combine the constituents into a mixture having a stable protein matrix is disclosed. The system incorporates mixing devices in a housing into which the input streams are directed. The system then applies a high shear force over a small volume to mix the constituents together, thereby rapidly combining the meat constituents and other ingredients to rapidly form a stable protein matrix and eliminate the need for a curing stage for protein extraction.
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