The present invention belongs to the field of food industry, particularly to the production of snacks. The present invention specifically relates to a fish-based food product, to its method of preparation, and to its use.

Apparatus and methods for making puffed food products are disclosed. Embodiments of the innovative process may include two or more cycles of compression, baking, and expansion to convert raw ingredients into at least one intermediate food product before yielding a final food product. An exemplary apparatus for making such food products may include a control unit coupled to a driving system, a raw material supply system, and at least one heatable mold having at least one movable mold element connected to the driving system. The control unit may electronically control the raw material supply system to input ingredients into the heatable mold and cause the driving system to position the at least one moveable mold element to achieve the multiple cycles of compression, baking, and expansion.

Apparatus and methods for making puffed food products are disclosed. Embodiments of the innovative process may include two or more cycles of compression, baking, and expansion to convert raw ingredients into at least one intermediate food product before yielding a final food product. An exemplary apparatus for making such food products may include a control unit coupled to a driving system, a raw material supply system, and at least one heatable mold having at least one movable mold element connected to the driving system. The control unit may electronically control the raw material supply system to input ingredients into the heatable mold and cause the driving system to position the at least one moveable mold element to achieve the multiple cycles of compression, baking, and expansion.

A method of manufacturing candied popcorn, including providing: a kettle to pop popcorn kernels into popped popcorn; a drum to tumble the popped popcorn and sift out unpopped or undersized popcorn; a hopper to place the popped popcorn onto a tray; a scarf plate; and a drizzle applicator to apply an edible adhesive to the popped popcorn; preparing a volume of popped popcorn using a wet pop technique; transporting a portion of the volume of popped corn to the drum to sift out unpopped or undersized popcorn; placing the popcorn from the drum onto a tray; adjusting the height of the tray relative to a belt and placing the tray onto the belt; applying a first application of the edible adhesive onto the remaining popcorn; passing the remaining popcorn under the scarf plate to receive dry product; applying a second application of the edible adhesive onto the remaining popcorn.

A method of manufacturing candied popcorn, including providing: a kettle to pop popcorn kernels into popped popcorn; a drum to tumble the popped popcorn and sift out unpopped or undersized popcorn; a hopper to place the popped popcorn onto a tray; a scarf plate; and a drizzle applicator to apply an edible adhesive to the popped popcorn; preparing a volume of popped popcorn using a wet pop technique; transporting a portion of the volume of popped corn to the drum to sift out unpopped or undersized popcorn; placing the popcorn from the drum onto a tray; adjusting the height of the tray relative to a belt and placing the tray onto the belt; applying a first application of the edible adhesive onto the remaining popcorn; passing the remaining popcorn under the scarf plate to receive dry product; applying a second application of the edible adhesive onto the remaining popcorn.

Popcorn machines having easily removable popping kettle assemblies are described herein. In some embodiments, a popcorn machine configured accordance with the present technology includes a cabinet and a pair of kettle supports mounted within the cabinet. A kettle assembly is configured to be positioned on the kettle supports and to pop popcorn placed in a kettle of the kettle assembly when the kettle assembly is in a popping position, and to discharge the popcorn when the kettle assembly is moved from the popping position to a dumping position. The kettle assembly can be lifted off the kettle supports in the popping position to facilitate removal of the kettle assembly from the cabinet for maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement, etc. In some embodiments, the kettle assembly can be stopped in the dumping position.

A bulk material processing system and method for operation of such a system is provided. In one example, the bulk material processing system may include a conveyor assembly including, a conveyor with a conveyor surface supporting a plurality of constituents of the bulk material received from a bulk material source and a motor configured to generate conveyor movement. The bulk material processing system also includes a heating assembly including a first heater configured to generate heat at a first heating zone on the conveyor surface, and a coating application assembly including a first coating source configured to provide a first liquid coating to a first spray nozzle configured to spray the first liquid coating onto a portion of the plurality of constituents of the bulk material in the first heating zone while the first heater is activated.

A bulk material processing system and method for operation of such a system is provided. In one example, the bulk material processing system may include a conveyor assembly including, a conveyor with a conveyor surface supporting a plurality of constituents of the bulk material received from a bulk material source and a motor configured to generate conveyor movement. The bulk material processing system also includes a heating assembly including a first heater configured to generate heat at a first heating zone on the conveyor surface, and a coating application assembly including a first coating source configured to provide a first liquid coating to a first spray nozzle configured to spray the first liquid coating onto a portion of the plurality of constituents of the bulk material in the first heating zone while the first heater is activated.

The present invention refers to the manufacturing of devices for the production of snacks. Specifically, to the manufacture of devices which allow grains and seeds to increase its size by incorporating air and making them crunchier but less harsh at the same time and more particularly to achieve a grain and seed bursting equipment, which overcomes the resistance that a high viscosity fluid such as sucrose caramel opposes. Structurally, the popping machine for corn and other grains and seeds is characterized by comprising a base structure, on which there is a discharge hopper for collecting the popped product in its lower part, and in the upper part there is a concentric hexagonal burner, a base, which in its central part presents the union of two bolts, attached to a third bolt with draggers which is placed inside the main container with a lid.

The present specification provides fruit and vegetable products. Also described are methods for producing the fruit and vegetable products.