Patent ID: 6306029
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: A22C,A23B,A23L

Abstract:
A method for treating meat to tenderize the meat and/or kill bacteria therewithin by explosive discharge comprises loading the meat within a basket formed of plastic or the like with water or another safe liquid, the liquid and the wall of the basket having approximately the same mechanical impedance; centering the basket within a heavy-duty shock-wave reflective cylinder so that the basket and the cylinder are concentric, and with the annular space therebetween at least partially filled with water or the like, and wherein there is provided a seal at or near the bottom of the heavy-duty cylinder to support the annular column of water or the like thereabove; causing an explosion to occur within the wave reflective cylinder whereby a shock-wave passes through the meat, the shock-wave being quickly followed by a gas bubble which blows the water both upwardly and downwardly, the downwardly forced water opening the seal so that the downwardly forced water escapes the annular spaces.