Patent ID: 8613969
Filing Date: 2013-12-24
Classification: A23L,A47J

Abstract:
1. A method for producing a low oil fried food product, said method comprising the steps of: frying a food product in hot oil at a first pressure to produce a fried food product; removing said fried food product from said hot oil; transferring said fried food product from a fryer to a centrifuge, wherein said centrifuge comprises a basket with a perforated outer wall; heating said fried food product during said transferring; deoiling said fried food product by applying centripetal force to said food product at a second pressure, wherein said second pressure is less than said first pressure, wherein said deoiling step comprises at least two centrifugal stages, wherein said fried food products are stirred between said stages; and heating said fried food product during said deoiling step.