摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to an apparatus for making cakes of paste, comprising at least one extruder system (1) whose nozzle (6) delivers onto a receiving belt, and a cutting device (7) for cutting up the extrudate delivered by the nozzle. According to the invention, the cutting device comprises a two-edged blade (8) held at the tip of the nozzle by the arms of a fork (12) mounted in turn on a support (13) in order to make reciprocating movements moving the blade back and forth past the opening of the nozzle (6). Preferably, the blade and the fork holding it are metal, and electric heating elements (30) are incorporated in the fork. Application in particular to paste centres for chocolate-coated confectionery. <IMAGE></p> |