A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MELT BODIES FOR FOOD ARTICLES AND MELT BODIES FOR FOOD ARTICLES

摘要

A method for manufacturing melt bodies for food articles such as bread rolls is disclosed. The method includes mixing one cheese component that is a flowable cheese with another food component such as a particulate bacon to form a homogeneous mixture. The mixture may also include another cheese component including shredded cheese which helps to give form and structure to the mixture. The mixture is then used to form melt bodies (36) of reproducible size and shape in the form of disks that can be applied to a bread roll (60) to be cooked. Each melt body could be in the form of a disk that can conveniently be applied to the bread roll to form a cheese and bacon roll. The melt body (36) is mounted on an upper surface of a partially baked roll (60) and then cooked together with the roll (60) in a baking oven. The melt body (36) melts but stays bound together on the roll. This helps to reduce wastage and also helps to facilitate portion control. It also enhances the aesthetics by providing a neat and consistent appearance.