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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Steve E. Dingman, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Steve G. May, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Sheri L. Smithey, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Assignee:
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23J 1/02 ; A22C 7/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23J 1/02 ; A22C 7/00 ;
Abstract
Methods for producing meat emulsion products as well as products so produced are disclosed. Meat emulsion products are produced that have realistic fiber definition. The meat emulsion product comprises a body member including protein and fat and having a plurality of linear strands of fiber-like material affording the meat emulsion product a realistic meat-like appearance.