摘要 |
<p>SUMMARY A method for removing the breast flesh from a poultry carcass is provided in which prior to the removal of the breast flesh the top of the clavicle of the carcass is removed. For carrying out this method an apparatus is provided having carrying elements for each carcass, said carrying elements being movable along a conveyor track and means positioned next to said conveyor track for separating the breast flesh and the carcass wherein ahead of the separating means a processing device is provided for removing the top of the clavicle of the carcass. In a preferred embodiment said processing device comprises a cutting die that cooperates with a counter-knife.</p> |