Patent ID: 8105641
Filing Date: 2012-01-31
Classification: A23L

Abstract:
1. A method for preparing meat products wherein feta cheese pieces are dispersed throughout the products and olive oil is incorporated in a way that the feta cheese pieces maintain their texture and flavor, comprising the steps of: (a) Mixing raw minced meat at a temperature of −2° C. with H (b) Adding olive oil when the resulting mixture rises to 0° C.; (c) Continuing mixing after step (b), with simultaneous vacuum application until the temperature of the resulting mixture rises up to 4° C.; (d) Adding feta cheese pieces; (e) Continuing vacuum mixing and refrigerating the resulting mixture in the presence of CO (f) Conveying the resulting mixture to a forming machine, where it is formed in line with a desired shape followed by a heat treatment at 96-99° C. and relative humidity of 95-96% in a linear boiler, wherein the feta cheese pieces are identifiable and retain their organoleptic characteristics; and (g) After the heat treatment of step (f), the resulting mixture is deep-frozen in a tunnel until the core temperature reaches 0° C.