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Abstract

A process is disclosed for the subdivision of a relatively elastic and gummy food product shaped as a continuous tape or string (14), which is extruded or laminated, and advancing at a predetermined speed on a conveyor (15), into a plurality of single portions (14', 14') which are separated from one another by a predetermined distance (X). The cutting operation of said tape or string (14) is carried out by at least one blade (31, 31'), which is suitable for penetrating into the mass of the tape or string (14) and for causing the detachment of a portion (14', 14') of the tape or string itself. The blade (31, 31'), follows a predetermined trajectory (50) comprising a first stretch (51) wherein said tape or string is cut, a second stretch (52) along the same advancement direction of the tape or string, a third stretch opposite to the advancement direction of the tape or string (14). Moreover the blade runs along said second stretch (52) at a higher speed than that of advancement of the tape or string (14); along said second stretch (52) the blade (31, 31') stays in contact with the edge of the portion (14', 14') of tape or string in order to separate the portion itself of tape or string by a predetermined distance (X).

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