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Method for producing skinless wieners
Assignee: Schmidt-Wallace Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-16
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-06-16
Abstract
Abstract Skinless wieners are produced by treating them with an acid at a pH not more than 4 prior to cooking and subsequent processing. The acid can be sprayed over the wiener sections as they pass through a spray hood prior to entering an oven, and is preferably edible. The acid treatment causes a skin to be formed on the wiener product under the artificial casing which enhances the chewiness of the wiener and improves the peelability thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Wallace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:12
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C11/00; A22C11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In a method for producing skinless wieners which includes the steps of stuffing a continuous, permeable cellulosic casing section with a ground meat product, in a relatively fluid state, forming the casing section into separate but connected links, placing the linked section in an enclosed zone, heating the linked section while within the enclosed zone so that all portions thereof are brought to a temperature of at least 152* F., and cooling the linked section, the improvement comprising applying to the linked casing section an aqueous acid solution at a pH of about 1.5 to about 3.0 for a period of time from about 2 minutes to about 8 minutes sufficient to form a coagulated skin having a thickness from about 0.010 inch to about 0.070 inch at the surface of the meat product before the linked section is heated within the enclosed zone, and heating the section after the formation of the coagulated skin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a method for producing wieners which includes the steps of stuffing a continuous, permeable casing section with a ground meat product, forming the casing section into separate but connected links, placing the linked section in an enclosed zone, heating the linked section while within the enclosed zone so that all portions thereof are brought to a temperature of at least 152* F., cooling the linked section, and peeling the casing from the links, the improvement comprising placing the linked casing section on a plurality of spaces supports within a spray hood which is spaced from the enclosed zone, and spraying on the outside of the linked casing section an aqueous acid solution at a pH not greater than 4 for a period of time ranging from about 0.10 minute to about 60 minutes to cause coagulation of the meat product at the surface thereof to form a skin having a thickness from about 0.010 inch to about 0.070 inch before the linked section is heated within the enclosed zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a method for producing skinless wieners which includes the steps of stuffing a plurality of continuOus, permeable cellulosic casing sections with a ground meat product, in a relatively fluid state, forming the casing sections into separate but connected links, placing the linked sections in an enclosed zone, heating the linked sections while within the enclosed zone so that all portions thereof are brought to a temperature of at least 152* F., cooling the linked sections, and peeling the casing from the links, the improvement comprising applying to the linked casing sections an aqueous acid solution at a pH not greater than 4 for a period of time from about 0.25 minute to about 30 minutes sufficient to form a coagulated skin of the meat product at the surface thereof before the linked sections are heated within the enclosed zone, said skin having a thickness from about 0.010 inch to about 0.070 inch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The treatment according to claim 4 wherein said aqueous acid solution contains at least two acids.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |