Apparatus for forming binderless edible products

摘要

This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for forming a formable food mass, comprising food pieces without a binder, in selected shapes; and this invention relates to the apparatus used to prepare the formable food mass without the use of binders, wherein the food pieces are optionally chilled to from about 25 DEG F. to about 35 DEG F. prior to compressing the food pieces into the desired shape; optionally the apparatus has a chilled mold cavity maintained at from about -5 DEG F. to about 5 DEG F. during compression of the food pieces therein.