Comminuted Meat Products

Sausages are a model of comminuted meat products that include sausages, frankfurters and bratwurst.  

In the United States, 70% of the sausages prepared are frankfurters and bologna. Sausages are classified into two groups, coarse ground and emulsified. CLICK HERE to see some background information on different types of sausages. CLICK HERE to see process flow sheets for several types of sausages.  

PHOTOGRAPHS	EQUIPMENT	OPERATIONS	UNIT OPERATIONS
	GRINDER	GRINDING	SIZE ADJUSTMENT MIXING
	CHOPPER	CHOPPING, EMULSIFIYING	SIZE ADJUSTMENT MIXING MASS TRANSFER
	STUFFER - PISTON TYPE	FILLING	FLUID FLOW SIZE ADJUSTMENT
	STUFFER - GEAR TYPE	FILING	FLUID FLOW SIZE REDUCTION
	COOKER/ SMOKEHOUSE	COOKING, SMOKING	HEAT TRANSFER MASS TRANSFER FLUID FLOW

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