DEFATTING APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE FAT CONTENT OF DEEP- FRIED SNACK PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING SUPPLY OF DEEP-FRIED SNACK PRODUCTS TO A DEFATTING APPARATUS

摘要

The present invention relates to a defatting apparatus for reducing the fat content of deep-fried snack products by sucking out excess fat. The defatting apparatus comprises a flow regulating device (1) arranged in the inlet (13) and comprising a throughflow plate (101) which is movably arranged adjacent to the inlet (13) above the conveyor belt (10). The throughflow plate is arranged to regulate the flow of superheated steam toward the products (2) by moving the throughflow plate (101) in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt (10) into and out of the inlet (13). Further the invention concerns a method for facilitating supply of deep-fried snack products 2 through an inlet (13) of a defatting apparatus for reducing their fat content by a flow of superheated steam.