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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2004
Applicants:
Howard G. Dolezal, Jr., Derby, KS (US);
Dave Mckenna, Witchita, KS (US);
Daniel L. Schaefer, Maize, KS (US);
Rudy Steiner, Witchita, KS (US);
Inventors:
Howard G. Dolezal, Jr., Derby, KS (US);
Dave McKenna, Witchita, KS (US);
Daniel L. Schaefer, Maize, KS (US);
Rudy Steiner, Witchita, KS (US);
Assignee:
Cargill, Incorporated, Wayzata, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23B 4/023 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system and method for treating dark-cutter meat includes contacting the meat with one or more acidulants in an amount and for a time sufficient to allow the acidulant to hydrolyze and decrease the pH level of the meat. The acidulant may be added to the meat by injecting, marinating, spraying, or rubbing.