The present invention provides a dried fish fermentation process and a starter culture development technology. A mixed starter culture including Bifidobacterium species, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Streptococcus thermophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis is prepared for the mixed fermentation of a dried fish; and salt content in the dried fish is controlled to control a proportional relation of flora in the mixed starter culture and to optimize the fermentation process, thereby preparing more fresh and delicious, fishy-free, more soft and delicate dried fish. Therefore, the dried fish is more popular with consumers.

A method of producing raw, boneless and rindless cured meats with a short maturation is described, comprising a phase of receiving the raw material in the fresh state on the production line, a dry salting phase, a vacuum packing phase of the salted product, a resting phase of the vacuum-packed product in a salting cell, a filling phase of the anatomical piece in natural or artificial casing, after eliminating the vacuum bag, a cold resting phase of the bagged and tied product, a drying phase, a phase of seasoning of the product, a phase of washing the product from seasoning molds, peeling it and putting it into vacuum bags, and an optional aging phase; a bagged product, bresaola, made with this method and its plant is also described.

A preparation method of dried scallop is provided and includes: pretreating scallops, impregnating the pretreated scallops with one of the mixed solution of konjac glucomannan and sodium salt, the mixed solution of carrageenan and sodium salt, and the mixed solution of sodium alginate and sodium salt; and then drying the impregnated scallop. The preparation method effectively prevents scallop from cracking, scattering and other quality deterioration during high-temperature drying. The dried scallop processed in this way presents a high rehydration rate. After rehydration, the dried scallop has moderate hardness, high elasticity and good color, good quality and good flavor.

A preparation method of dried scallop is provided and includes: pretreating scallops, impregnating the pretreated scallops with one of the mixed solution of konjac glucomannan and sodium salt, the mixed solution of carrageenan and sodium salt, and the mixed solution of sodium alginate and sodium salt; and then drying the impregnated scallop. The preparation method effectively prevents scallop from cracking, scattering and other quality deterioration during high-temperature drying. The dried scallop processed in this way presents a high rehydration rate. After rehydration, the dried scallop has moderate hardness, high elasticity and good color, good quality and good flavor.

The present invention includes a method and method for preserving a fish or seafood product comprising: contacting an emulsion with a meat product for a time sufficient to, wherein the emulsion comprises by weight: 10% to 50% water, 0.1 to 4.0% Quillaja, 0.1% to 8% meat flavoring, 60% to 85% high oleic sunflower oil, meat seasoning, 0-2.0% salt; salt, and optionally adding one or more stabilizers; a first pasteurizing step; vacuum packing the fish or seafood in a moisture and oxygen-impermeable packaging film; a second pasteurizing step.

The present invention includes meat chips and methods of making meat chips comprising: blending a meat product and a high oleic oil, and optionally a seasoning, into a meat batter; extruding the meat batter into a casing; cooking to the meat batter; slicing the meat batter into meat slices; and microwaving at a temperature not exceeding 200° F. the meat slices into a meat chip.

The present invention includes meat chips and methods of making meat chips comprising: blending a meat product and a high oleic oil, and optionally a seasoning, into a meat batter; extruding the meat batter into a casing; cooking to the meat batter; slicing the meat batter into meat slices; and microwaving at a temperature not exceeding 200° F. the meat slices into a meat chip.

A method for at least partially dehydrating the casing of co-extruded food products, wherein an aqueous salt solution is supplied to the exterior of the co-extruded food products. A device for at least partially dehydrating the casing of co-extruded food products.

A method for at least partially dehydrating the casing of co-extruded food products, wherein an aqueous salt solution is supplied to the exterior of the co-extruded food products. A device for at least partially dehydrating the casing of co-extruded food products.

A method to dry and smoke meat that includes process steps of marinating the meat, slicing the meat into individual slices, heating and smoking the slices, and packaging the slices.