GB2474902A - A process for preparing a fruit flavoured yoghurt - Google Patents

A process for preparing a fruit flavoured yoghurt Download PDF

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GB2474902A
GB2474902A GB0919128A GB0919128A GB2474902A GB 2474902 A GB2474902 A GB 2474902A GB 0919128 A GB0919128 A GB 0919128A GB 0919128 A GB0919128 A GB 0919128A GB 2474902 A GB2474902 A GB 2474902A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B39/00—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
    • B65B39/12—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers movable towards or away from container or wrapper during filling or depositing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23C—DAIRY PRODUCTS, e.g. MILK, BUTTER OR CHEESE; MILK OR CHEESE SUBSTITUTES; MAKING THEREOF
    • A23C9/00—Milk preparations; Milk powder or milk powder preparations
    • A23C9/12—Fermented milk preparations; Treatment using microorganisms or enzymes
    • A23C9/13—Fermented milk preparations; Treatment using microorganisms or enzymes using additives
    • A23C9/133—Fruit or vegetables
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
    • A23L9/00—Puddings; Cream substitutes; Preparation or treatment thereof
    • A23L9/10—Puddings; Dry powder puddings
    • A23L9/12—Ready-to-eat liquid or semi-liquid desserts, e.g. puddings, not to be mixed with liquids, e.g. water, milk
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B3/00—Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, or jars
    • B65B3/04—Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B39/00—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
    • B65B39/001—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers with flow cut-off means, e.g. valves
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B39/00—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers
    • B65B39/001—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers with flow cut-off means, e.g. valves
    • B65B39/004—Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers with flow cut-off means, e.g. valves moving linearly
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23C—DAIRY PRODUCTS, e.g. MILK, BUTTER OR CHEESE; MILK OR CHEESE SUBSTITUTES; MAKING THEREOF
    • A23C2270/00—Aspects relating to packaging
    • A23C2270/05—Gelled or liquid milk product, e.g. yoghurt, cottage cheese or pudding being one of the separate layers of a multilayered soft or liquid food product

Abstract

A fruit component is deposited into a container 2 forming a fruit layer 1 in the bottom of the container 2. A yoghurt dispensing head 4 is inserted into the container 2, positioning a closed outlet of the dispensing head 4 adjacent a top surface 6 of the fruit layer 1. The outlet of the dispensing head 4 is opened and yoghurt is dispensed onto the top surface 6 of the fruit layer 1 in a controlled manner to coat said top surface 6 with yoghurt thus forming a barrier layer of yoghurt on the top surface 6 of the fruit layer 1. The dispensing head 4 is then gradually retracted while discharging yoghurt into the container 2 above said barrier layer to form a yoghurt layer 8 above the fruit layer 1 in the container 2.

Description

"A Process for Preparing a Fruit flavoured Yoghurt"
Introduction
This invention relates to process for producing a fruit flavoured yoghurt.
The invention is particularly concerned with fruit flavoured yoghurts of the type comprising a container having a bottom fruit layer and a top yoghurt layer on top of the fruit layer.
A problem arises in the manufacture of such yoghurt products in keeping the layers separate as the yoghurt will tend to mix with the fruit layer when it is discharged into the container on top of the fruit layer. Various agents such as thickeners can be added to the layers to prevent or at least inhibit mixing of the layers. However, this is undesirable in that it detracts from the taste and naturalness of the product.
The present invention is directed towards overcoming this problem.
Statements of Inventio,i
According to the invention there is provided a process for manufacturing a fruit flavoured yoghurt product comprising a container having a bottom fruit layer and a top yoghurt layer on top of the fruit layer, the process including the steps: depositing a preset quantity of a fruit component in a bottom of the container for forming the bottom fruit layer in the container, S.. * * S *S *
discharging a preset quantity of yoghurt into the container for forming the yoghurt layer by inserting a yoghurt dispensing head into the container, *.*S5. 30 positioning a closed outlet of the dispensing head adjacent a top surface of the *. ...: fruit layer and opening said outlet, S * *5 ** : * discharging yoghurt from the outlet of the dispensing head in a controlled manner onto a top surface of the fruit layer for coating the top surface of the fruit layer with yoghurt and then gradually retracting the dispensing head while discharging yoghurt into the container for forming the yoghurt layer above the fruit layer in the container, closing the outlet after dispensing said present quantity of yoghurt into the container, and retracting the dispensing head from the container.
In one embodiment of the invention the process includes positioning the dispensing head centrally in the container, forming an annular outlet opening at a bottom of the dispensing head, and dispensing the yoghurt radially outwardly through said annular outlet opening.
In another embodiment the process includes forming said annular outlet opening at a position about half-way between a centre of the container and an inner face of a side wall of the container.
In another embodiment the process includes positioning the dispensing head centrally within the container and the ratio of the diameter of the outlet of the dispensing head to the internal diameter of the container is in the range 1:3 to 2:3.
In a further embodiment said dispensing head has a tubular spout with an outlet at a lower end of the spout, a plug mounted at the lower end of the spout by a spindle extending through the spout, said plug being movable between a raised position engaging the lower end of the spout to close the outlet opening and a lowered opened position spaced below the lower end of the spout forming the annular outlet * . **** opening therebetween.
:: 30 In another embodiment the process includes dispensing the yoghurt radially outwardly at the outlet by positioning a frusto-conical plug at the outlet, a side wall of said plug sloping outwardly and downwardly between a top and a bottom of the plug. S. * . .
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In another embodiment an outwardly extending annular flange is provided at a bottom of the plug.
In a further embodiment the process includes engaging a top face of the flange with a rim at the lower end of the spout for closing the outlet.
Detailed Description of the Invention
The invention will be more clearly understood by the following description of some embodiments thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figs. 1 to 6 are sectional elevational views of a container showing the filling thereof according to the process of the invention; Fig. 7 is a detail sectional elevational view of an outlet portion of a yoghurt dispensing head used in the process, shown in a closed position; and Fig. 8 is a view similar to Fig. 7 showing the dispensing head in an open position.
In accordance with the process of the invention containers, such as glass jars, are mounted upside down on a conveyor. The containers are delivered to a labelling station at which labels are attached to an outside surface of the container.
Downstream of the labelling station pressurised air is blown upwardly into each container to ensure that the container is empty. Each container is then inverted into a normal, upwardly open, position and delivered to a fruit filling station. * * *
A fruit component comprises fresh fruit pieces which are usually stored frozen and SS* then defrosted as required for use. This results in a natural fruit component which is 30 somewhat liquid with fruit pieces.
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At the filling station a preset quantity of the fruit component is deposited at a bottom ** * a S. . * of a cylindrical container 2 for forming a bottom fruit layer 1 in the container 2.
A cylindrical yoghurt dispensing head 4 is then inserted centrafly into the container 2 until a closed outlet end 5 of the dispensing head 4 is positioned adjacent a top surface 6 of the fruit layer 1. The diameter of the dispensing head 4 is about equal to the radius of the container 2. Thus a sidewall of the dispensing head 4 is positioned about midway between the centre of the container 2 and an inner face of the sidewall of the container 2.
Then, as shown in Fig. 3, the outlet end 5 is opened and a quantity of yoghurt 8 is discharged from the dispensing head 4 in a controlled manner onto the top surface 6 of the fruit layer 1 forming a barrier layer or coating of yoghurt on the top surface 6 of the fruit layer 1. Then, as shown in Figs. 4 to 6 the remainder of the yoghurt 8 is discharged from the dispensing head 4 as the dispensing head 4 is gradually retracted from the container 2 to fill up the container 2 with the yoghurt 8 layer.
When the required quantity of yoghurt has been filled into the container 2 the outlet end 5 is closed and the dispensing head 4 is retracted from the container 2. This cycle is then repeated for further containers 2.
It will be appreciated that by initially carefully coating a top surface 6 of the fruit layer 1 with an initial barrier layer of yoghurt as shown in Fig. 3, the remainder of the yoghurt can then be added to the container 2 without intermixing of the yoghurt 8 and the fruit layer 1. Thus, a clear separation of the fruit layer 1 and the yoghurt 8 is maintained within the container 2.
Referring now in particular to Figs. 7 and 8 the construction and operation of the dispensing head 4 is shown in more detail. The dispensing head 4 has a tubular spout 10. A lower outlet end 5 of the spout 10 is closed by a plug 11. This plug 11 *:. is carried on a spindle 12 which extends through the spout 10. Actuating means (not I. **** shown) for vertical movement of the spindle 12 and hence the plug 11 is provided.
Thus, the plug 11 is vertically movable between a raised closed position as shown in * 30 Fig. 7 engaging the lower end of the spout 10 and a lowered open position, as shown in Fig. 8, spaced below the lower end of the spout 10 to form an annular outlet opening 15 at a bottom of the spout 10 between the plug 11 and the spout 10. It will * .. * * *
* be noted that the plug 11 has a frusto-conical body 16 with a flanged lower end 17.
The flange 17 projects outwardly at a bottom of the frusto-conical body 16. An annular upper face 18 of the flange 17 is engagable with a rim 19 at the lower end of the spout 10 for closing the outlet 15. It will be noted that the flange 17, together with the lower end of the spout 10 form a vertical annular opening through which yoghurt is dispensed into the container 2. Thus, as the yoghurt leaves the spout 10 it is directed radially outwardly into the container 2. A sloping sidewall 20 of the plug body 16 also assists in urging the yoghurt downwardly and outwardly towards the outlet 15. In use, the outlet 15 is located roughly half-way between a centre of the container 2 and the side wall of the container 2. Thus, a controlled even distribution of yoghurt in the container 2 can be achieved. It will be appreciated that the process of the invention is advantageous in that it is not necessary to use thickening agents and the like in the yoghurt or fruit layers to maintain a separation of said yoghurt and fruit layers in the container.
After filling the container 2, the container is delivered to a capping station for applying a cover to the container 2. The containers 2 are then packaged for distribution.
The fruit layer 1 may comprise fresh fruit pieces such as strawberries or raspberries for example, or may comprise a natural fruit puree or the like.
The invention is not limited to the embodiments hereinbefore described which may be varied in both construction and detail within the scope of the appended claims. * .** * * * 1 S *.S. * * *.S* *.5*' *
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  1. CLAIMS1. A process for manufacturing a fruit flavoured yoghurt product comprising a container having a bottom fruit layer and a top yoghurt layer on top of the fruit layer, the process including the steps: depositing a preset quantity of a fruit component in a bottom of the container for forming the bottom fruit layer in the container, discharging a preset quantity of yoghurt into the container for forming the yoghurt layer by inserting a yoghurt dispensing head into the container, positioning a closed outlet of the dispensing head adjacent a top surface of the fruit layer and opening said outlet, discharging yoghurt from the outlet of the dispensing head in a controlled manner onto a top surface of the fruit layer for coating the top surface of the fruit layer with yoghurt and then gradually retracting the dispensing head while discharging yoghurt into the container for forming the yoghurt layer above the fruit layer in the container, closing the outlet after dispensing said present quantity of yoghurt into the container, and retracting the dispensing head from the container.
  2. 2. The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein in the process includes positioning ** the dispensing head centrally in the container, forming an annular outlet opening ata bottom of the dispensing head, and dispensing the yoghurt radially outwardly through said annular outlet opening. :
  3. 3. The process as claimed in claim 2 wherein the process includes forming said annular outlet opening at a position about half-way between a centre of the *I **.container and an inner face of a side wall of the container.
  4. 4. The process as claimed in any preceding claim including positioning the dispensing head centrally within the container and the ratio of the diameter of the outlet of the dispensing head to the internal diameter of the container is in the range 1:3 to 2:3.
  5. 5. The process as claimed in any preceding claim wherein said dispensing head has a tubular spout with an outlet at a lower end of the spout, a plug mounted at the lower end of the spout by a spindle extending through the spout, said plug being movable between a raised position engaging the lower end of the spout to close the outlet opening and a lowered opened position spaced below the lower end of the spout forming the annular outlet opening therebetween.
  6. 6. The process as claimed in claim 5 wherein the process includes dispensing the yoghurt radially outwardly at the outlet by positioning a frusto-conical plug at the outlet, a side wall of said plug sloping outwardly and downwardly between a top and a bottom of the plug.
  7. 7. The process as claimed in claim 6 wherein an outwardly extending annular flange is provided at a bottom of the plug.
  8. 8. The process as claimed in claim 7 wherein the process includes engaging a top face of the flange with a rim at the lower end of the spout for closing the outlet.
  9. 9. A process for manufacturing a fruit flavoured yoghurt product substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  10. 10. A fruit flavoured yoghurt product whenever produced by the process as claimed in any preceding claim. *****..... * *** S.5* * S 0. ** * S 0 * S
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