Patent ID: 9380804
Filing Date: 2016-07-05
CPC Classification: A22C,A23L,A23P,A23V

Claim Text:
1. A method of making a food product, comprising: extruding a first component through a first outlet at a first flow rate; extruding a second component surrounding the first component through a second outlet at a second flow rate, wherein the second flow rate is less than the first flow rate; and applying a layer of casing material to the second component; wherein the first and second components are extruded such that an initial diameter of the first component exiting the first outlet is less than a final diameter of the first component, and an initial thickness of the second component exiting the second outlet is greater than a final thickness of the second component; and wherein the second component has a plurality of inclusions, the inclusions being of a size smaller than the second outlet but larger than the final thickness of the second component.