Dried processed meat products

Abstract

To provide a dried meat product that offers a crisp, refreshing texture and is easy to chew. [Solution] A dried meat processed food 1 is obtained by forming a stick shape comprising a dried meat portion 11, which is made by spirally winding thin slices of meat that have been cut into long, narrow strips, and a cavity portion 12 formed inside the dried meat portion 11. The dried meat portion 11 is formed into a hard state that is easily crushed when chewed due to drying.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a processed dried meat food obtained by drying meat.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, processed foods obtained by drying meat typified by jerky are known. Dried meat processed foods are provided not only for human consumption but also as snacks and supplementary foods for pet animals.

[0003] As a conventional technique for such dried meat processed foods, a technique has been proposed in which a plurality of meats are prepared, a flavoring agent is added as necessary, kneaded, formed, the formed product is heated, the heated product is cut, dried, and curled (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this, various meat textures and fiber shapes are formed, and a plurality of textures and the like can be exhibited, and there are advantages such as being easy to chew and easy to tear by hand.

[0004] Further, as a conventional technique for dried meat processed foods provided exclusively for pet animals, a snack type in which a meat material thinly beaten and cut into strips is wound around a core material such as a vegetable stick or a rawhide gum processed into an elongated rod shape, and dried or baked is known (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this, the entire meat material is difficult to peel off from the core material, and pet animals can chew and gnaw on it for a long time.

[0005] However, while the dried meat of Patent Document 1 is excellent in chewability and ease of tearing by hand, it is difficult to obtain a crispy and refreshing texture, and there is a drawback that it is not suitable for providing as a snack. In addition, since the pet snack of Patent Document 2 contains a hard core material, it may be difficult for elderly or young pet animals with weak chewing power or small pet animals to eat.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2015-092868 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2009-17811 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] This invention was made in view of the problems of the prior art described above, and aims to provide a dried meat processed food that offers a crisp and refreshing texture and is easy to chew. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a dried meat processed food characterized by being formed into a stick shape comprising a dried meat portion in which a plurality of dried thin slices are wound in a spiral shape, and a cavity formed inside the dried meat portion, wherein the dried meat portion is formed into a hard state that is easily crushed when chewed due to drying.

[0009] Furthermore, the dried meat portion may be flavored and / or seasoned using flavorings and / or seasonings. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The dried meat processed food according to this invention provides a crisp and refreshing texture and can be easily consumed without requiring excessive chewing. Furthermore, since it is made without seasonings or additives other than meat, consumers can enjoy the original flavor, umami, and texture of the meat. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the dried meat processed food according to the example. [Figure 2] This is a partially enlarged perspective view of the dried meat processed food according to the example. [Figure 3] Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view in the direction of line AA. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] This invention relates to a dried meat processed food product formed into a stick shape, comprising a dried meat portion formed by spirally winding dried thin slices and a cavity formed inside it. An embodiment of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. [Examples]

[0013] Figures 1 to 3 show a dried meat processed food product 1 according to this embodiment. The dried meat processed food product 1 comprises a dried meat portion 11 and a cavity portion 12.

[0014] The dried meat portion 11 is formed into a stick shape with a total length of approximately 15 cm by spirally winding together a plurality of dried meat pieces 11a, each having a thickness of approximately 1 mm, while being connected in the longitudinal direction.

[0015] The dried meat portion 11 uses chicken meat, but is not limited to chicken; all types of edible meat can be used. For example, livestock meat such as chicken, beef, and pork; wild game meat such as wild boar, venison, and bear; reptile meat such as crocodile and frog; and fish meat such as cod, bonito, and tuna can be used. It is especially preferable to use cuts with low fat content. If the meat contains a lot of fat, the oil will dissolve during the drying process, resulting in a greasy texture and potentially leading to a decrease in shelf life due to the oxidation of the oil. In addition, a combination of multiple types of meat may be used.

[0016] The cavity 11 is formed inside the dried meat portion 11, which is spirally wound and formed into a stick shape. The formation of the cavity 11 improves the crushing ability during chewing, allowing for a crisp and refreshing texture to be enjoyed with minimal chewing force.

[0017] Next, we will explain the method for producing dried meat processed food 1.

[0018] The production of dried meat processed food 1 involves the following four steps: (1) Thin Sliced Meat Production Process (2) Thin Sliced Meat Wrapping Process (3) Drying Process (4) Finishing Process

[0019] (1) Thin Sliced Meat Production Process In this example, the dried thin sliced meat 11a that constitutes the dried meat part 11 of the dried meat processed food 1 is derived from chicken breast meat. First, the chicken breast meat used for the dried thin sliced meat 11a is thawed after being once frozen and then used. By doing so, extra moisture leaks out during thawing, so that the drying time in the subsequent drying process can be shortened, and at the same time, the crispy and refreshing texture of the dried meat part 11 can be further improved. The thawed chicken breast meat is sliced into slender strips with a thickness of about 2 mm to 3 mm to produce a plurality of thin sliced meats not shown in the figure. Although the length of the thin sliced meat is not particularly limited, it is preferably made 3 cm or more so that it can be easily wound in a spiral shape in the subsequent process.

[0020] (2) Thin Sliced Meat Wrapping Process Next, the plurality of produced thin sliced meats are wound around the surface of the core material in a spiral shape. At this time, the winding is performed so that the plurality of thin sliced meats slightly overlap each other. By doing so, the finished dried meat processed food 1 can be given an appropriate strength that is not easily broken or crushed.

[0021] Also, for the thin sliced meat wound around the core material, it is also possible to sprinkle powder or liquid spices and seasonings to perform flavoring and seasoning in advance. For example, spices such as salt, soy sauce, and pepper, herbs, internal organs such as chicken liver and gizzard, and those obtained by drying dairy products such as goat and cow milk and cottage cheese into powder or granular form can be used.

[0022] The shape, length, and thickness of the core material around which the thin slices are wrapped can be appropriately set according to the shape, length, and thickness of the dried meat processed food 1, but it is preferable to set them so that the finished dried meat processed food 1 is easy to eat and does not break easily. For example, the longitudinal cross-sectional shape can be formed into a circular, elliptical, polygonal shape, etc., and the thickness can be set to about 5 mm to 20 mm.

[0023] The material of the core material is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to use a material that slides well between itself and the dried meat portion 11 and can be easily removed in the subsequent core material removal process. For example, resin, metal, or wood with a smooth surface can be used.

[0024] (3) Drying process Next, the thin slices wrapped around the core material are dried using a food dryer. Existing food dryers can be used here. When using chicken breast meat, drying is performed at a drying temperature of 70°C for 5 hours, but the drying conditions can be appropriately set according to the type of meat used and the thickness of the thin slices. Once drying is complete, the multiple thin slices wrapped around the core material each become dried meat slices 11a, forming a dried meat section 11.

[0025] (4) Finishing process After the drying process is complete, the core material, which is located inside the dried meat section 11, is slowly pulled out and removed. Finally, the dried meat section 11 from which the core material has been removed is placed back into the food dryer and finished drying is performed at a drying temperature of 70°C for a drying time of 1 hour to obtain the dried meat processed food 1. The drying conditions can be set as appropriate based on the state of the dried meat section 11 after the core material has been removed, or they can be omitted.

[0026] The dried meat processed food 1 obtained in this way comprises a dried meat portion 11 and a hollow portion 12, providing a crisp and refreshing texture with minimal chewing effort, while also possessing the concentrated umami flavor of the meat itself. Therefore, Not only is it delicious eaten as is, but it can also be used as an ingredient in dishes such as soups. Furthermore, because it contains almost no moisture due to drying, it can be stored for a long time. [Industrial applicability]

[0027] This invention comprises a dried meat portion 11 and a hollow portion 12, and is a dried meat processed food that provides a crisp and refreshing texture with minimal chewing effort, and is extremely delicious and flavorful due to the concentrated taste of the meat itself. Therefore, in addition to being provided to humans, it is also suitable as pet food for companion animals, especially young or elderly dogs and cats with weak chewing abilities. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0028] 1 Dried meat processed food 11 Dried Meat Department 12 Cavity

Claims

1. A dried meat processed food characterized by being formed into a stick shape comprising a dried meat portion in which thin slices of meat, cut into long, narrow strips, are spirally wound, and a cavity formed inside the dried meat portion, wherein the dried meat portion is formed into a hard state that is easily crushed when chewed due to drying.

2. The dried meat product according to claim 1, characterized in that the dried meat portion is flavored and / or seasoned with fragrances and / or seasonings.

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