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Seasoning process using powdered seasoning and apparatus for carrying out such process Download PDF

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WO2007073900A2
WO2007073900A2 PCT/EP2006/012170 EP2006012170W WO2007073900A2 WO 2007073900 A2 WO2007073900 A2 WO 2007073900A2 EP 2006012170 W EP2006012170 W EP 2006012170W WO 2007073900 A2 WO2007073900 A2 WO 2007073900A2
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Gianluca Marani
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23P—SHAPING OR WORKING OF FOODSTUFFS, NOT FULLY COVERED BY A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS
    • A23P20/00—Coating of foodstuffs; Coatings therefor; Making laminated, multi-layered, stuffed or hollow foodstuffs
    • A23P20/10—Coating with edible coatings, e.g. with oils or fats
    • A23P20/12—Apparatus or processes for applying powders or particles to foodstuffs, e.g. for breading; Such apparatus combined with means for pre-moistening or battering
    • A23P20/13—Apparatus or processes for applying powders or particles to foodstuffs, e.g. for breading; Such apparatus combined with means for pre-moistening or battering involving agitation of the foodstuff inside a rotating apparatus, e.g. a drum
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF
    • A23L19/00—Products from fruits or vegetables; Preparation or treatment thereof
    • A23L19/10—Products from fruits or vegetables; Preparation or treatment thereof of tuberous or like starch containing root crops
    • A23L19/12—Products from fruits or vegetables; Preparation or treatment thereof of tuberous or like starch containing root crops of potatoes
    • A23L19/18—Roasted or fried products, e.g. snacks or chips
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF
    • A23L7/00—Cereal-derived products; Malt products; Preparation or treatment thereof
    • A23L7/10—Cereal-derived products
    • A23L7/117—Flakes or other shapes of ready-to-eat type; Semi-finished or partly-finished products therefor
    • A23L7/122—Coated, filled, multilayered or hollow ready-to-eat cereals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF
    • A23L7/00—Cereal-derived products; Malt products; Preparation or treatment thereof
    • A23L7/10—Cereal-derived products
    • A23L7/161—Puffed cereals, e.g. popcorn or puffed rice
    • A23L7/191—After-treatment of puffed cereals, e.g. coating or salting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23P—SHAPING OR WORKING OF FOODSTUFFS, NOT FULLY COVERED BY A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS
    • A23P20/00—Coating of foodstuffs; Coatings therefor; Making laminated, multi-layered, stuffed or hollow foodstuffs
    • A23P20/10—Coating with edible coatings, e.g. with oils or fats
    • A23P20/12—Apparatus or processes for applying powders or particles to foodstuffs, e.g. for breading; Such apparatus combined with means for pre-moistening or battering

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  • TITOLO SEASONING PROCESS USING POWDERED SEASONING AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH PROCESS
  • This invention relates to a process and an apparatus for seasoning a variety of products , such as potato chips , pellets and similar products in a confined space, using powdered seasoning.
  • a rotary-drum seasoning apparatus is used for this purpose .
  • the processed products may be either human or animal food products, a different class of products being provided in the latter case.
  • the present process which is carried out in a closed loop air system, provides uniform and gentle treatment of the processed product, reduces the amount of seasoning to be used, and improves the health of the surrounding environment, the process being carried out in a confined space (environmentally friendly process) .
  • the product inlet and outlet are also on the same vertical axis , which allows the apparatus to be easily bypassed.
  • Figure 1 shows a seasoning apparatus for carrying out the present process
  • FIG. 2 is an inside cross-sectional front view of the apparatus of Figure 1 , which particularly shows the chute and loading hopper ;
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of the present seasoning process ;
  • Figure 4 shows a variant of the process of Figure 3.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show two variants of a process for seasoning a variety of products , such as potato chips , pellets and similar products in a confined space, using powdered seasonings .
  • such process consists in circulating powdered seasoning in the air system 6, such blend of air and seasoning being introduced in the space that is designed to receive products such as chips and pellets .
  • Such introduction provides uniform and gentle treatment of products , as well as reduced amounts of seasoning to be used and improved health of the surrounding environment.
  • the seasoning is continuously circulated in the system 6, with no powder leakage to the environment, wherefore it is entirely used.
  • the seasoning is loaded in a special metering unit 7 and withdrawn in small amounts by the system 6 and/or by the electric fan designated by numeral 9 , which is associated to the apparatus 1 connected with the above air recirculation (and seasoning distribution) system 6.
  • One or more valves for regulating the flow of the inlet air are disposed in the system 6, particularly also in the section between the electric fan 9 and the metering unit 7, so that a constant and well-defined amount of seasoning can be withdrawn.
  • the seasoning and air stream directly impinges on the product falling from an upper hopper 4 and is conveyed by a chute 8 into a rotating means , namely a drum 3.
  • the chute 8 has a slit 12 (Fig. 2) which receives the diffuser 11 of the system 6.
  • Such slit 12 may be located at varying heights along the chute 8.
  • numeral 1 denotes a seasoning apparatus for carrying out the above process.
  • the apparatus has a closed structure 2, preferably formed of sheet metal and steel profiles, within which a conical rotary drum 3, with longitudinal product handling profiles , receives the product from an upper hopper 4 through a chute 8.
  • the structure 2 has doors that can be opened for maintenance and cleaning, not shown for convenience.
  • the drum 3 obviously has a support and motor drive unit, which is conveniently situated outside the apparatus 1.
  • the chute 8 is configured as described above; there is provided a part of the system 6 entering the apparatus 1, which is in turn equipped with a diffuser 11 joined to the above mentioned slit 12.
  • the hopper 4 for feeding the products to be processed is easily detachable for cleaning. Seasoned products are discharged form a lower outlet 5.
  • the blend of air and seasoning impinges thereon to impart the desired scent (or flavor) thereto.
  • the apparatus 1 is contained in the loop of the diffuser system 6; on one side, an air and seasoning diffuser pipe is preferably introduced in the drum, and on the other side a pipe conveys the blend into the system 6 as it is sucked in by the fan 9.
  • the system 6 has airtight fittings for connection to the metering unit 7.
  • both the electric fan and the drum are made from stainless steel.
  • a product bypass system may be provided to prevent products from being conveyed to the chute and introduced in the drum 3 for seasoning, thereby allowing it to be directly conveyed to the outlet 5.
  • This bypass system may be formed, for example, by providing means for displacing the chute 8 from the inlet of such chute 8 and replacing it with other conveying means .
  • the bypass operation may occur during the apparatus washing and/or cleaning steps through the different seasoning cycles imposed by production.
  • the seasoning apparatus 1 further has a plurality of nozzles arranged on the structure 2 in inwardly directed positions to allow a so-called C. I. P. washing operation .

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Abstract

A seasoning process using powdered seasoning, wherein powdered seasoning is introduced in the air system (6) , air being introduced in a confined space (2) which is designed to receive products such as chips and pellets . As the blend of seasoning and air enters the confined space (2) , it directly impinges on the products moving inside such space (2) . A seasoning apparatus (1) defined by a closed structure (2) for receiving products to be seasoned and an auxiliary system (6) for recirculating the blend of air and powdered seasoning. The products to be seasoned are conveyed into said structure (2) by means of a chute (8) having a slit (12) which communicates with a diffuser (11) of the system (6) entering the structure (2) .

Description

TITOLO: SEASONING PROCESS USING POWDERED SEASONING AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH PROCESS
DESCRIPTION
This invention relates to a process and an apparatus for seasoning a variety of products , such as potato chips , pellets and similar products in a confined space, using powdered seasoning.
A rotary-drum seasoning apparatus is used for this purpose . The processed products may be either human or animal food products, a different class of products being provided in the latter case.
The present process , which is carried out in a closed loop air system, provides uniform and gentle treatment of the processed product, reduces the amount of seasoning to be used, and improves the health of the surrounding environment, the process being carried out in a confined space (environmentally friendly process) .
Further advantages are provided by the lack of mechanical parts in the apparatus, and by the provision of the product inlet and outlet on the same side of the apparatus .
The product inlet and outlet are also on the same vertical axis , which allows the apparatus to be easily bypassed.
These objects and advantages are achieved by a seasoning process and apparatus using powdered seasonings according to this invention, which are characterized by the annexed claims. These and other features will be more apparent upon reading the following description of a preferred embodiment, which is illustrated by way of example and without limitation in the accompanying drawings, in which :
Figure 1 shows a seasoning apparatus for carrying out the present process ;
- Figure 2 is an inside cross-sectional front view of the apparatus of Figure 1 , which particularly shows the chute and loading hopper ;
- Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the present seasoning process ;
Figure 4 shows a variant of the process of Figure 3.
Before describing the apparatus , a description and illustration of the process will be now provided.
Figures 3 and 4 show two variants of a process for seasoning a variety of products , such as potato chips , pellets and similar products in a confined space, using powdered seasonings .
In greater detail, such process consists in circulating powdered seasoning in the air system 6, such blend of air and seasoning being introduced in the space that is designed to receive products such as chips and pellets .
Such introduction provides uniform and gentle treatment of products , as well as reduced amounts of seasoning to be used and improved health of the surrounding environment.
Once it is introduced, the seasoning is continuously circulated in the system 6, with no powder leakage to the environment, wherefore it is entirely used. The seasoning is loaded in a special metering unit 7 and withdrawn in small amounts by the system 6 and/or by the electric fan designated by numeral 9 , which is associated to the apparatus 1 connected with the above air recirculation (and seasoning distribution) system 6.
One or more valves for regulating the flow of the inlet air are disposed in the system 6, particularly also in the section between the electric fan 9 and the metering unit 7, so that a constant and well-defined amount of seasoning can be withdrawn.
Once it enters the confined seasoning space 2 the seasoning and air stream directly impinges on the product falling from an upper hopper 4 and is conveyed by a chute 8 into a rotating means , namely a drum 3.
The chute 8 has a slit 12 (Fig. 2) which receives the diffuser 11 of the system 6.
Such slit 12 may be located at varying heights along the chute 8.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2 , numeral 1 denotes a seasoning apparatus for carrying out the above process. As shown, the apparatus has a closed structure 2, preferably formed of sheet metal and steel profiles, within which a conical rotary drum 3, with longitudinal product handling profiles , receives the product from an upper hopper 4 through a chute 8.
The structure 2 has doors that can be opened for maintenance and cleaning, not shown for convenience. The drum 3 obviously has a support and motor drive unit, which is conveniently situated outside the apparatus 1.
The chute 8 is configured as described above; there is provided a part of the system 6 entering the apparatus 1, which is in turn equipped with a diffuser 11 joined to the above mentioned slit 12.
The hopper 4 for feeding the products to be processed is easily detachable for cleaning. Seasoned products are discharged form a lower outlet 5.
As mentioned above, as the products fall and pass through the slit 12, the blend of air and seasoning impinges thereon to impart the desired scent (or flavor) thereto.
In practice, the apparatus 1 is contained in the loop of the diffuser system 6; on one side, an air and seasoning diffuser pipe is preferably introduced in the drum, and on the other side a pipe conveys the blend into the system 6 as it is sucked in by the fan 9.
Conveniently, the system 6 has airtight fittings for connection to the metering unit 7.
Preferably, both the electric fan and the drum are made from stainless steel.
According to a variant embodiment, not shown, a product bypass system may be provided to prevent products from being conveyed to the chute and introduced in the drum 3 for seasoning, thereby allowing it to be directly conveyed to the outlet 5.
This bypass system may be formed, for example, by providing means for displacing the chute 8 from the inlet of such chute 8 and replacing it with other conveying means . The bypass operation may occur during the apparatus washing and/or cleaning steps through the different seasoning cycles imposed by production.
The seasoning apparatus 1 further has a plurality of nozzles arranged on the structure 2 in inwardly directed positions to allow a so-called C. I. P. washing operation .

Claims

1. A seasoning process using powdered seasoning, characterized in that it includes introduction of powdered seasoning in the air system (6) , air being introduced in a confined space (2) which is designed to receive products such as chips and pellets.
2. A process as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, as the blend of seasoning and air enters the confined seasoning space (2) , it directly impinges on the products moving inside said space (2) .
3. A process as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, once the seasoning is introduced in the system (6) , it continuously moves therein wherefore it is entirely used.
4. A process as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that it provides forced circulation of air and seasoning.
5. A process as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that it allows the product path to be bypassed to prevent them from entering the seasoning space .
6. A process as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that it allows regulation of the seasoning flow into the system (6) .
7. A process as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that it provides regulation of air flow.
8. Seasoning apparatus (1) using powdered seasoning, characterized in that it comprises: a. a closed structure (2) for receiving products to be seasoned from a chute (8) ; b. an auxiliary system (6) for recirculating the blend of air and powdered seasoning from said structure
(2) , said circuit (6) closing into said structure (2) .
9. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said chute (8) has a slit (12) which communicates with a diffuser (11) of the system (6) entering the structure (2) .
10. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said structure (2) contains a conical rotary drum (3) .
11. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said structure (2) comprises a hopper (4) for loading the products to be conveyed into the chute (8) .
12. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, said system (6) withdraws the powdered seasoning from a metering unit (7) .
13. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said system (6) is connected to an electric fan (9) for air recirculation.
14. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claims 12 and 13, characterized in that the electric fan (9) is connected with the metering unit (7) for the powdered seasoning, wherefrom it withdraws seasoning and circulates it.
15. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claims 8 and 12, characterized in that the system (6) is connected with the metering unit (7) for the powdered seasoning, wherefrom it withdraws seasoning and circulates it.
16. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the system (6) comprises one or more valves for regulating the flow of inlet air and/or seasoning.
17. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the system 6 has airtight fittings for connection to the metering unit (7) .
18. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the chute (8) comprises means for displacing the hopper (4) or means for removing said chute (8) and replacing it with other conveying means to bypass the seasoning path and conveying the products directly to the outlet (5) .
19. An apparatus . (1) as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that the drum (3) has a device for supporting and powering the drum (3) , said device being situated outside the apparatus (1) .
20. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8 and 12, characterized in that the electric fan (9) and the drum (3) are made from stainless steel.
21. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said structure (2) is formed of sheet metal and steel profiles.
22. An apparatus (1) as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said structure (2) has doors that can be opened for maintenance and cleaning .
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