摘要 |
The invention relates to a method for moulding a raw material such as meat or dough supplied as a mass into separate products, in particular hamburgers, comprising the steps of a) dividing the raw material into portions, b) transporting the portions to a moulding member with mould cavities, c) urging the portions into the mould cavities, and d) removing the products from the mould cavities after moulding thereof, wherein at least one of the steps a) to c) takes place under a pressure below atmospheric pressure. The pressure below atmospheric can herein amount to at least 0.5 bar (absolute), preferably to between 0.6 and 0.99 bar (absolute), and most preferably to between 0.7 and 0.9 bar (absolute). The invention further relates to an apparatus for performing this method. |