| 摘要 |
Food materials are shaped into three dimensional shapes that may be made to duplicate the appearance of a variety of natural and non-natural food products. In one embodiment, the food material mix is fed through entrance F and pushed, by a piston C, into a moulding cavity, defined by a moving plunger former B and a pair of separable lower quarter blocks D and E. Upon the forming of the shaped product, the blocks D and E part to release the shaped product on to a conveyor or directly in on trays. Piston C moves back to allow mix for the next product. Release may be assisted by air pressure through the plunger or by moving the plunger down to a second lower step to create a knock off effect. The object is for producing, at continuous high speeds, food products in a variety of shapes. A combined heating system and TEFLON (RTM) coating provide a release. A water or vegetable spray can also be sprayed on to surfaces to enhance release. |
