Method and Apparatus for Adhering Large Food Flakes to a Food Substrate

摘要

A method and apparatus for adhering large food flakes to a food substrate whereby the food flakes are substantially adhered to the food substrate by an adhesive. The food substrate may be any savory shelf-stable food known in the art such as a chips, pretzels, crispy bread products, popcorn, or nuts. A blend of the food flakes and the adhesive in its liquid form is applied to a food substrate. The topped food substrate is then subjected to changed process conditions to harden the adhesive, forming a bond between the food flakes and the food substrate.

主权项

1. A method of adhering large food flakes to a food substrate, said method comprising the steps of:
a) providing an adhesive; b) providing a plurality of food flakes, wherein said food flakes have dimensions substantially between about 4-20 mm in length, about 3-6 mm in width, about 2-4 mm in thickness, and bulk density of 1.5-4.0 g/cc; c) blending said adhesive with said plurality of food flakes to form an adhesive-flake blend; d) providing a plurality of food substrates having a surface to apply said food flakes; e) applying said adhesive-flake blend to said plurality of food substrates to form topped snack food products; and f) solidifying said adhesive on said topped snack food products thereby substantially adhering said food flakes to said food substrates.