A DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DISPENSING

摘要

A dispensing apparatus is provided suitable for dispensing at least first and second components in desired ratios especially for multi-component packaged food products. The apparatus comprises a hopper and a first auger having a hollow shaft disposed within the hopper having component conveying flights and a drive means for rotating the auger. A first component is conveyed by the auger flights and dispensed at an outlet while a second component is conveyed though a hollow shaft of the auger. The apparatus can include a second rotationally driven auger that is positioned within the hollow shaft of the first auger having conveying flights. The second component can be conveyed via the second auger within the hollow shaft. Also provided are methods for dispensing measured quantities of multiple components. The components dispensed can be blended and packaged in a single container such as a film pouch or separately in a multi-compartment pouch.