JP2007236278A - Method and apparatus for producing churro-like fried snack - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing churro-like fried snack, intended for solving such problems that a conventional snack confectionery producing method which comprises freezing and deep-frying in oil the frozen dough piece followed by sprinkling sweetener for finishing is used for snack confectionery using fruits, and a kind of object confectionery and treatment/objective after freezing become different, and a conventional fryer has no spread/arrangement of a chain for automatic opening and/or taking out, and is not formed to have a space of a shape almost the same as that of an original shape of fried snack in the fryer. <P>SOLUTION: This method for producing the churro-like fried snack comprises a process of continuously molding and extruding the original shape of the fried snack from a fried snack material, a cutting and setting process of setting the fried snack material in a prescribed form and an almost straight shape, a freezing process of the fried snack material, a fried snack molding process of securing with a means of frying in a hot oil tank, the original shape with frying break of one part, of the fried snack material which secures a fixed outer shape by a freezing means, a fried snack molding process of producing fried snack, and a process of seasoning/drying/packaging the fried snack. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for producing a churro-style fried confectionery and an apparatus for producing the same.

  The applicant has already obtained a patent relating to garlic sweets. That is, it is a “molding / cutting machine used in a method for producing garlic sweets” of Japanese Patent No. 3056210. This patent invention is composed of a pair of cutter rolls with a groove, a sorting plate, and a pair of cutter rolls provided with cutting blades, and can produce a garlic donut confectionery material continuously and with high quality. And it is also characterized by adopting the structure which provides a distribution board, and this karinto donut confectionery material does not become dumpling shape but can convey or distribute orderly. This patent is still producing great results, is economical, and contributes to technological improvements. In addition to the know-how of manufacturing garlic confectionery based on this patent, the present applicant is suitable for the production of churro-style fried confectionery having a shape and / or material different from that of garlic confectionery in order to meet recent market demands. Method and apparatus are provided.

  And since the acquisition of the said patent, the manufacturing method of this kind of fried confectionery and its apparatus are also developing one by one. Therefore, the results of this development are used as a reference, and the method is related to the production method of this churro-style fried confectionery. The prior art will be described, and the features of the configuration / product of the present invention and / or the novelty of the idea will be sequentially described.

  First, prior art relating to the production method will be listed. Document (1) is “Manufacturing method of snack confectionery using fruit” disclosed in JP-A-61-242556. This is a method for producing a snack confectionery that is immersed in a mixed boiling liquid, and the dough piece is coated with a sweetening ingredient and then frozen to obtain a frozen dough piece. The frozen dough piece is fried and then applied with a finishing sweetener. Therefore, in the present invention, the dough piece is immersed in a boiling liquid, boiled and softened, and then rapidly frozen to produce a very porous structure in the dough piece, or even when fried, the expanded state changes. There is a feature that it does not occur and that the frying time can be shortened. Reference (2) is “refrigerated / frozen starchy foods” disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-58016. By clearing predetermined conditions such as the degree of starch degradation and / or turbidity as a starch, Provided is a starchy food product that enables long-term refrigeration or frozen storage of a certain starch degradation product, maintains a crisp surface of fried food, has a soft inside, and has a moist feeling.

  Next, prior art on fried food for fried confectionery is cited. Document (3) is an “automatic oil baking apparatus” of Japanese Patent Publication No. 50-10390, and the wire mesh basket (fryer) is automatically reversed. It is the structure which provided the opening in the one side, and intends to bake both sides of baked confectionery by this automatic inversion, and to take out baked confectionery automatically from an opening. Further, Document (4) is an “automatic cooking machine” of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-41866, and a partially opened food container (flyer) and a suspension of the food container while conveying the food container, It is composed of a pair of rails that can be installed sideways or standing up, and is characterized in that it automatically carries the food material into the food container and automatically discharges the finished food fried in the oil tank.

JP 61-242556 A JP-A-2005-58016 Japanese Patent Publication No.50-10390 JP2000-41866

  The document (1) is a method for producing a snack confectionery that is frozen, fried in a frozen dough piece, and coated with a finishing sweetener. Therefore, freezing the dough or the same material of the present invention and fried confectionery is the same, but the present invention is different in the type of confectionery targeted, or requires pretreatment, There is an essential difference in its purpose and manufacturing method. And the process and / or purpose after freezing differ.

  Moreover, the literature (2) intends to exhibit the characteristics of a starch degradation product that is a natural material by clearing predetermined conditions such as the degree of starch degradation and / or turbidity as starch. Therefore, there is a difference similar to that of the document (1), or an essential difference from the present invention in the manufacturing process.

  Furthermore, although the documents (3) and (4) relate to the fryer, as in the present invention, the connecting means is stretched (arranged) so as to be automatically opened and / or removed, and the fried confectionery is placed in the fryer. A configuration having a space substantially the same shape as the original shape is not adopted. Therefore, in this document (3), it is considered difficult to produce fried confectionery while ensuring the original shape by securing the shape of the fried confectionery and fried crumble in one place (eliminating the deformation).

  In any case, in the inventions of the above references (1) to (4), there is an essential difference in configuration between the method for producing a claw-like fried confectionery intended by the present invention and the fryer equipped in the production apparatus. In addition, the inventions of the documents (1) to (4) have characteristics that cannot be achieved. An example is shown below.

  [1] The present invention provides means for ensuring a state in which a predetermined location is set (fixed location is set) and left stationary (fixed and does not move) during storage and / or frying during freezing. Adopted to produce the fried confectionery while ensuring the original shape by securing the shape of the fried confectionery and the fried crumble in one place (eliminating the shape loss).

  [2] In the present invention, in order to automatically open the fryer and / or automatically take out the fried confectionery, the connecting means is stretched, and the fryer has a space substantially the same shape as the original shape of the fried confectionery. Adopting the structure to ensure the original shape and quality of fried confectionery.

  [3] In the present invention, the fried confectionery is frozen and then manufactured through a predetermined temperature and time. As a requirement required for the fried confectionery, for example, the outer peripheral portion has an appropriate texture. And keep the crisp feeling, the inside is soft and secure a moist feeling.

  [4] Provide fried confectionery (oil-baked confectionery) that is easy to eat, without stickiness, and adjusting the time and concentration of honey.

  The invention of claim 1 is intended to achieve the above-mentioned objects [1], [3] and [4] intended by the present invention.

The first aspect of the present invention is the step of continuously forming and extruding the original form of the continuous fried confectionery having a predetermined shape while charging various materials for fried confectionery into the forming means and forming the raw material into a predetermined shape from the forming means. ,
The original shape of the continuous fried confectionery formed in this molding and extruding process is cut into a predetermined length to produce a fried confectionery material, and the fried confectionery material is installed in a predetermined manner and in a substantially straight line. Cutting, installation process,
The fried confectionery material formed in this cutting and setting process has at least a certain external shape, and in the fried confectionery forming process described later, the frozen confectionery material is frozen by freezing means to such an extent that the shape can be secured by frying in one place. A freezing process;
Deep-fried confectionery molding that produces fried confectionery while ensuring the original shape of the fried confectionery material, which has a certain [external] shape secured by this freezing means, through a frying means using a hot oil tank, and fried in one place Process,
A seasoning step of imparting a taste such as sweetness and spiciness to the surface and / or inside of the fried confectionery produced in this fried confectionery molding step, and producing a fried confectionery product;
A drying process for drying the fried confectionery product produced in this seasoning process;
It is a manufacturing method of the churro-style fried confectionery produced | generated by this.

  The invention of claim 2 is intended to provide an optimally shaped and / or quality fried confectionery produced by the method of claim 1.

  Claim 2 is a method for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to claim 1, wherein the constant external shape is a bar shape as a whole and a substantially star shape when viewed from the side. This is a method for producing a churro-style fried confectionery.

  The invention of claim 3 is intended to provide a fried confectionery of the optimum outer shape and / or quality produced by the method of claim 1.

  The third aspect of the present invention is the method for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to the first aspect, wherein the frying collapse is caused by expansion that occurs during the processing of the frying means in the fried confectionery forming process, This is a method for producing a claw-like fried confectionery characterized in that it has a structure that does not affect the overall shape [does not give an uncomfortable appearance].

  The invention of claim 4 intends to achieve the above-mentioned objects [1] and [2] intended by the present invention.

Claim 4 includes an extrusion means such as a screw feeder into which various materials for fried confectionery are charged, a molding nozzle provided on the extrusion side of the extrusion means, and an original form of the fried confectionery provided in front of the molding nozzle. A molding device composed of a cutter for molding;
It is suspended by a fryer provided with an openable and closable lid that can accommodate a plurality of original forms of the fried confectionery and having a space substantially the same shape as the original form of the fried confectionery, and a suspension means provided on a frame that supports the fried confectionery A pair of connecting means, a drive unit such as a motor and a speed reducer for driving the connecting means, a hot oil tank capable of storing hot oil in which the flyer is immersed, and the connecting means for automatically closing the lid of the fryer A fried confectionery molding apparatus that is configured with a restriction portion provided in the vicinity of and adjacent to the molding apparatus,
The take-up side suspension means is arranged at an upper position with respect to the take-in side suspension means at a position where the lid of the fryer incorporated in a part of the fried confectionery device is automatically opened, and It is an apparatus for producing a claw-like fried confectionery comprising adjustment of tension of the linking means to be suspended and guide means provided in the hot oil tank for ensuring immersion of the fryer in hot oil.

  The invention of claim 5 is intended to achieve the object of claim 4 and to provide a means for linking that is optimal for achieving this object.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to the fourth aspect, wherein the linking means is suspended by the pair of suspending means provided in the vertical position, and the linking means is provided via the guide means. This is a churro-style fried confectionery manufacturing device that is suspended in a substantially trapezoidal shape.

  The invention of claim 6 is intended to achieve the object of claim 4 and to provide an example of an optimum connecting means for achieving the object.

  6. An apparatus for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to claim 4, wherein the linking means is a chain suspended from the suspension means.

  The invention of claim 7 is intended to achieve the object of claim 4 and to provide a suspension means optimal for achieving this object.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to the fourth aspect, wherein the suspension means is a sprocket pivotally supported on the frame.

The invention of claim 1 includes a step of continuously forming and extruding a continuous fried confectionery of a predetermined shape while charging various materials for fried confectionery into the forming means and forming the raw material into a predetermined shape by the forming means. ,
Cutting the original shape of the continuous fried confectionery formed in the molding and extruding processes into a predetermined length to produce a fried confectionery material, and setting the fried confectionery material in a predetermined manner and in a substantially straight line, Installation process;
Frozen confectionery material formed in the cutting and setting process is secured at least to a certain external shape, and frozen in a frozen state to the extent that the shape can be secured by frying in one place in the fried confectionery molding process described later. Process,
Deep-fried confectionery molding process that produces deep-fried confectionery while ensuring the original shape of the fried confectionery material, which has a certain [external] shape secured by the freezing means, through the frying means in the hot oil tank, and then fried in one place When,
A seasoning step of imparting a taste such as sweetness and spiciness to the surface and / or inside of the fried confectionery produced in the fried confectionery molding step, and producing a fried confectionery product;
A drying process for drying the fried confectionery product produced in the seasoning process;
It is a manufacturing method of the churro-style fried confectionery produced | generated by this.

  Therefore, it has the following characteristics. [1] During storage and / or frying during freezing, use a means to ensure that a predetermined location is installed (a specific location is set up) and that it is left still (a constant and does not move). While ensuring the shape of the confectionery and securing the original shape by fried crushing in one place (eliminating shape loss), fried confectionery can be generated. [3] As a requirement required for this fried confectionery by freezing and then producing fried confectionery through a predetermined temperature and time, for example, the outer peripheral portion has a suitable crunch and crisp The inside is soft and the moist feeling can be secured. [4] It is possible to provide fried confectionery (baked confectionery with oil) that is easy to eat without adjusting stickiness and concentration.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the method for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to the first aspect, the constant external shape is a bar shape as a whole and a claw-like shape that is substantially star-shaped when viewed from the side. It is a manufacturing method of fried confectionery.

  Therefore, Claim 2 is characterized in that it is possible to provide a fried confectionery of the optimum shape and / or quality produced by the method of Claim 1.

  The invention of claim 3 is the method for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to claim 1, wherein the frying collapse is due to expansion that occurs during the processing of the frying means in the fried confectionery molding process, and the shape at one location This is a method for producing a churro-style fried confectionery that does not affect the overall shape and does not give an uncomfortable appearance.

  Accordingly, the third aspect is characterized in that a fried confectionery having the optimum shape and / or quality produced by the method of the first aspect can be provided.

The invention of claim 4 includes an extruding means such as a screw feeder into which various materials for fried confectionery are charged, a forming nozzle provided on the extruding side of the extruding means, and an original form of the fried confectionery provided in front of the forming nozzle. A molding device composed of a cutter for molding;
A pair of fliers, each of which has an openable / closable lid capable of accommodating a plurality of fried confectionery original shapes, and has a space substantially the same shape as the fried confectionery original shape, and a pair suspended on a suspension means provided on a frame supporting the fried confectionery. Provided in the vicinity of the connecting means, a driving unit for driving the connecting means, a drive unit such as a speed reducer, a hot oil tank capable of storing hot oil in which the fryer is immersed, and the connecting means for automatically closing the lid of the fryer. A fried confectionery molding device composed of a regulating part and adjacent to the molding device;
The take-up side suspension means is arranged at an upper position with respect to the take-in side suspension means at a position where the lid of the fryer incorporated in a part of the fried confectionery device is automatically opened, and is suspended by the suspension means. This is an apparatus for producing a claw-like fried confectionery comprising the adjustment means of the connecting means and the guide means provided in the hot oil tank for ensuring the fryer is immersed in hot oil.

  Therefore, it has the following characteristics. [1] During storage and / or frying during freezing, use a means to ensure that a predetermined location is installed (a specific location is set up) and that it is left still (a constant and does not move). While ensuring the shape of the confectionery and securing the original shape by fried crushing in one place (eliminating shape loss), fried confectionery can be generated. [2] Adopting a structure in which connecting means are stretched so that the fryer can be automatically opened and / or the fried confectionery can be taken out, and a space having the same shape as the original shape of the fried confectionery is provided in the fryer. The original shape and quality of fried confectionery can be ensured.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to the fourth aspect, wherein the linking means is suspended by a pair of suspending means provided in the vertical position, and the linking means is provided via the guide means. This is a device for producing churro-style fried confectionery suspended in a substantially trapezoidal shape.

  Accordingly, the fifth aspect is characterized in that the object of the fourth aspect can be achieved, and an optimum connecting means for achieving the object can be provided.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a production apparatus for a claw-like fried confectionery according to the fourth aspect, wherein the linking means is a churrow-style fried confectionery that is a chain suspended from the suspension means.

  Therefore, claim 6 is characterized in that the object of claim 4 can be achieved, and an example of an optimum connecting means for achieving this object can be provided.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention is the apparatus for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to the fourth aspect, wherein the suspension means is a sprocket pivotally supported on a frame.

  Accordingly, the seventh aspect is characterized in that the object of the fourth aspect can be achieved and a suspension means optimal for achieving the object can be provided.

  Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described.

  First, when explaining the drawings, FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a production apparatus for explaining a method for producing fried confectionery, FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of fried confectionery, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a churro-style fried confectionery, 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the fried confectionery material, FIG. 5-1 is an enlarged schematic side view of the whole fried means in the fried confectionery molding apparatus, and FIG. 5-2 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the fried confectionery molding apparatus in the closed state of the fryer lid, FIG. 7-1 is an enlarged perspective view of the fried confectionery molding apparatus in the opened state, and FIG. 7-2 is the fried confectionery. FIG. 8A is an enlarged perspective view showing the relationship between the fryer and the regulating portion in the fried confectionery molding apparatus, and shows the overall flow. 8 and 8 are enlarged views showing the contact state between the flyer and the restricting portion in FIG. FIG. 9 is an enlarged side view of the extrusion means in the apparatus for forming fried confectionery material, FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the forming nozzle of the extrusion means shown in FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 is an apparatus for forming fried confectionery. It is an enlarged side view of the cutter in.

  : 1. First, a method for producing a churro-style fried confectionery will be described. The main point of this manufacturing method is to continuously form the original form of the first fried confectionery, extruding molding, extruding process A, and cutting and installing the fried confectionery material in a predetermined manner and in a substantially straight line B, a freezing process C, a fried confectionery forming process D for producing fried confectionery, a seasoning process E, and a drying process F as a final process. Hereinafter, each process is demonstrated in order.

  The original form of this fried confectionery is continuously formed and extruded, and the extrusion process A is a fried food produced by adding flour, sugar beet, vegetable oil, soy milk, powdered egg and other seasonings and kneading. The confectionery material is fed from a hopper (not shown) into a pair of screw feeders 2 provided in the extrusion means 1. While being further kneaded through the pair of screw feeders 2, they are sequentially transferred toward the forming nozzle 3. From this forming nozzle 3, a band “I” of fried confectionery material is continuously extruded onto the conveyor 4. After the fried confectionery material strip “I” is sent to the cutting and setting process B, it is cut into a predetermined size through the cutter 6 equipped here, so that the fried confectionery material “B” is formed. The This fried confectionery material “ro” is frozen in the freezer 7 (freezing means) (freezing step C). By this freezing, as shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to secure a long state of the deep-fried confectionery material “B” that has been tightened and has a substantially linear shape. In this frozen state, it can be stored for several days to several months. For example, it is stored in a large refrigeration apparatus 8 (freezing means) using a box, a cardboard box, a large tray or the like. And at least in the forming and extruding step A and the freezing step C, the deep-fried confectionery material “Ro” is installed in a predetermined form and at a certain location, so that the fried confectionery material “ro” is deep-fried. The frying collapse of the fried confectionery product, which will be described later, due to the expansion that occurs during the treatment of the product becomes a shape collapse in one place, and does not affect the overall shape of the fried confectionery product. There is.

  Thereafter, the frozen fried confectionery material “b” taken out from the freezing means such as the freezer 7 is supplied to the fryer 20 having a substantially rectangular shape partially immersed in the hot oil tank 10. The flyer 20 follows the chain 21 (belt, wire, etc.) as an example of the connecting means. And in this moving process, the frozen fried confectionery material “b” is supplied to this fryer 20, specifically, to the open fryer 20 released from the hot oil in the hot oil tank 10, In this example, three frozen fried confectionery ingredients “ro” (which may be one or more) are provided with a small space 22. The characteristics for securing the space 22 are as follows. That is, it is possible to secure the original shape by securing the shape of the fried confectionery “C” and fraying in one place. Moreover, it is requested | required as this fried confectionery "C" by froze | freezing and manufacturing a fried confectionery through predetermined temperature and time after that. The outer peripheral portion has an appropriate texture, maintains a crisp feeling, the inside is soft, and a moist feeling can be secured. And this fried confectionery “ha” has a rod shape as a whole and a substantially star shape when viewed from the side, so that this fryer 20 has an optimal shape, and the space 22 can be a large component. .

  In addition, after confirming that the fried confectionery material “b” is accommodated in the fryer 20 in an orderly manner, the lid 2000 of the fryer 20 is moved to close the fryer 20. This blockage performs this operation at least before the lower position 23a of the suspension means 23 (a gear such as a spur gear or a rotating body such as a pulley), and eliminates the fall of the fried confectionery material “b”. Then, the flyer 20 is also immersed by the chain 21 being immersed in the hot oil by induction of the elevating guide means 11 provided in the hot oil tank 10. And as for this immersion condition, the temperature of this hot oil shall be 150 degrees-180 degrees, for example, desirably 160 degrees-170 degrees. The immersion time is, for example, 5 minutes to 7 minutes, preferably 3 minutes to 4 minutes. And hot oil enters into the fryer 20 from many through-holes, and the deep-fried confectionery raw material "b" in this is immersed. After passing through this dipping process, the chain 21 moves in the hot oil while being guided and regulated by the elevating guide means 11 to 13 provided in the hot oil tank 10, and then approximately the upper position 23 b of the suspension means 23. Escape from hot oil at the same position. After this escape, the lid portion 2000 is moved through the dead weight of the weight plate 2001 and / or the fried confectionery “C” and fried on the placing and conveying conveyor 25 using the inclined state of the fryer 20. Drop the confectionery “C” (fried confectionery molding process D). Of course, it can also be placed on a tray (not shown).

  A post-process is performed on the fried confectionery “ha”. As this post-processing means 40, for example, this deep-fried confectionery “ha” is immersed in a honey solution, and the surface and / or part of the inside is infiltrated with honey to impart a taste as a confectionery (seasoning step). E). Thereafter, a fried confectionery product (claw-style fried confectionery “ni”) imparted with a taste such as sweetness and spiciness is produced through a drying step by the natural drying means 50 (drying step F). This churro-style fried confectionery “ni” is, as a rule, packaged in units of one. And this churro-style fried confectionery “ni” has an appropriate crispness on the outer periphery and a crisp feeling inside, and the inside is soft and moisturized, and with soy milk, It can be a delicious confectionery with the moist feeling of the place that is nurtured and the savory flavor.

  : 2. Next, a description will be given of a manufacturing apparatus for the churro-style fried confectionery “ni”, but the already described configuration is omitted.

  In the fried confectionery process D, the fryer 20 has a main body portion 2002 secured to the chain 21 and a lid portion 2000 having a large number of through holes in the main body portion 2002 having a large number of through holes. Is movably provided. The lid portion 2000 is provided with a weight portion 2001 having one or a plurality of substantially square shapes (when the lid portion 2000 is attached to the lid portion 2000, see FIG. 6 and FIG. 7-1). The weight portion 2001 is useful for opening the lid portion 2000 and for blocking by its own weight. Specifically, this opening is performed by lifting the weight portion 2001 by the restricting portion 26 provided on the frame М, thereby opening the lid portion 2000 and opening the flyer 20. Further, the weight part 2001 and / or the fried confectionery “C” is opened by its own weight, and the fried confectionery “C” accommodated in the fryer 20 is dropped by the inclination of the fryer 20. The chain 21 is stretched at the lower position 23a of the suspension means 23 and the upper position 23b, and is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape that rises to the left as shown in FIG. It is intended to immerse in the hot oil tank 10, automatically open the lid 2000 of the fryer 20, and / or drop the fried confectionery “Ha”. In the figure, reference numeral 28 denotes a drive unit for driving the chain 21, and the drive unit 28 includes a motor 30. The structure of the flyer 20 is as described above.

  A guide means 13 (blocking auxiliary plate) for securing the closed state of the lid portion 2000 of the fryer 20 is provided in the tank 10a of the hot oil tank 10 so as to be movable up and down, and the lid portion in the inverted state of the flyer 20 is provided. Securing 2000 occlusions.

  The guide means 11 to 13 are merely examples, and are not limited to this example. Further, the adjustment means is used to tension the chain 21, the tensioned form, the moving time of the flyer 20, the immersion time, and other claws. It is possible to adjust the hardness and color of the deep-fried confectionery “ni”. It is also possible to adjust the quality, texture, taste, etc. of the churro-style fried confectionery “ni” product.

  In the figure, reference numeral 41 denotes a pot (tank) that constitutes the post-processing means 40, and the whole deep-fried confectionery “C” is instantaneously immersed in the beet liquid of the pot 41. And by making the honey non-sticky and feeling smooth, it reduces the sweetness and improves the taste. Also, avoid stickiness so that honey does not remain on fingers etc. even if it is gripped and eaten.

  Reference numeral 51 denotes a shelf constituting the natural drying means 50. On this shelf step 51a, a close-fried confectionery (not shown) placed in an orderly manner on a nectar net of a tray (not shown) is placed. Dry naturally. Through this natural drying, the churro-style fried confectionery “ni” can ensure the flavor, shape, unique color, hardness, etc. described above. In the case where the characteristics of the present invention can be ensured, and there is a condition intended for rapid production, for example, an artificial drying means using a device such as a dryer may be used.

  Although not shown, the packaging is basically a single unit, but it is substantially the same as the conventional method, for example, there may be a plurality of packages.

FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a production apparatus for explaining a method for producing fried confectionery. Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view of fried confectionery Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a churro-style fried confectionery Figure 4 is an enlarged perspective view of fried confectionery material FIG. 5-1 is an enlarged schematic side view of the whole fried means in the fried confectionery molding apparatus. FIG. 5B is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing a closed state of the lid of the fryer in the fried confectionery molding apparatus. FIG. 7-1 is an enlarged perspective view of the open state of the lid of the fryer in the fried confectionery molding apparatus. FIG. 7-2 is an enlarged perspective view of a partial defect showing the relationship between fried confectionery and fryer. FIG. 8-1 is an enlarged perspective view showing the relationship between the fryer and the regulating portion in the fried confectionery molding apparatus, and shows the overall flow. FIG. 8-2 is an enlarged perspective view showing a contact state between the flyer and the restricting portion of FIG. FIG. 9 is an enlarged side view of the extrusion means in the fried confectionery material forming apparatus. FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the molding nozzle of the extrusion means shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is an enlarged side view of the cutter in the fried confectionery molding apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Extrusion means 2 Screw feeder 3 Molding nozzle 4 Conveyor 6 Cutter 7 Freezer 8 Refrigeration apparatus 10 Hot oil tank 10a Inside tank 11 Guide means 12 Guide means 13 Guide means 20 Flyer 2000 Lid 2001 Cover weight plate 2002 Main body 2003 Hinge 21 Chain 22 Space 23 Suspension means 23a Lower position 23b Upper position 25 Loading / conveying conveyor 26 Restriction part 28 Drive part 30 Motor 40 Post-processing means 41 Pot 50 Natural drying means 51 Shelf 51a Shelf stage "I" Fried confectionery material band B) Fried confectionery material “C” Fried confectionery “D” Churro-style fried confectionery A Molding, extrusion process B Cutting, installation process C Freezing process D Fried confectionery molding process E Seasoning process F Drying process М Frame

Claims (7)

A step of continuously molding and extruding the original shape of the continuous fried confectionery of this predetermined shape while charging various materials for fried confectionery into the forming means and forming it into a predetermined shape from this forming means,
The original shape of the continuous fried confectionery formed in this molding and extruding process is cut into a predetermined length to produce a fried confectionery material, and the fried confectionery material is installed in a predetermined manner and in a substantially straight line. Cutting, installation process,
The fried confectionery material formed in this cutting and setting process has at least a certain external shape, and in the fried confectionery forming process described later, the frozen confectionery material is frozen by freezing means to such an extent that the shape can be secured by frying in one place. A freezing process;
Deep-fried confectionery molding that produces fried confectionery while ensuring the original shape of the fried confectionery material, which has a certain [external] shape secured by this freezing means, through a frying means using a hot oil tank, and fried in one place Process,
A seasoning step of imparting a taste such as sweetness and spiciness to the surface and / or inside of the fried confectionery produced in this fried confectionery molding step, and producing a fried confectionery product;
A drying process for drying the fried confectionery product produced in this seasoning process;
Of churro-style fried confectionery produced in Japan.   2. The method for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to claim 1, wherein the fixed external shape is a bar shape as a whole and a substantially star shape when viewed from the side. A method for producing churro-style fried confectionery.   The method for producing a claw-like fried confectionery according to claim 1, wherein the frying collapse is due to expansion that occurs during the processing of the frying means in the fried confectionery molding process, and is a collapse of the shape in one place, and A method for producing a churro-style fried confectionery characterized in that it does not affect the overall shape [does not give an uncomfortable appearance]. Extruding means such as a screw feeder into which various materials for fried confectionery are charged, a forming nozzle provided on the extruding side of the extruding means, and a cutter for forming the original form of fried confectionery provided in front of the forming nozzle A configured molding apparatus;
It is suspended by a fryer provided with an openable and closable lid that can accommodate a plurality of original forms of the fried confectionery and having a space substantially the same shape as the original form of the fried confectionery, and a suspension means provided on a frame that supports the fried confectionery A pair of connecting means, a drive unit such as a motor and a speed reducer for driving the connecting means, a hot oil tank capable of storing hot oil in which the flyer is immersed, and the connecting means for automatically closing the lid of the fryer A fried confectionery molding apparatus that is configured with a restriction portion provided in the vicinity of and adjacent to the molding apparatus,
The take-up side suspension means is arranged at an upper position with respect to the take-in side suspension means at a position where the lid of the fryer incorporated in a part of the fried confectionery device is automatically opened, and An apparatus for producing a claw-like fried confectionery comprising adjustment of tension of the suspended connecting means and guide means provided in the hot oil tank for ensuring immersion of the fryer in hot oil.   5. The churro-style fried confectionery manufacturing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the linking means is suspended by a pair of the suspending means provided in the vertical position, and the linking means is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape via the guide means. A churro-style fried confectionery manufacturing device with a suspended structure.   5. The claw-style fried confectionery manufacturing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the linking means is a chain suspended on the suspension means.   5. The claw-style fried confectionery manufacturing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the suspension means is a sprocket pivotally supported by the frame.

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