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FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT

Why Do Slices Tear, Stick Or Come Out Uneven?

its movement should be smooth and
adapted to the consistency of the
food.
The accumulation of grease, residue
or particles on the blade, thickness
plate or carriage can also affect the
result. These deposits increase resis-
tance and prevent the product from
sliding smoothly. Proper cleaning,
always carried out with the machine
A professional meat slicer should place the blade when it has reached disconnected and in accordance with
produce clean, uniform slices with its wear limit. the relevant instructions, contributes
the selected thickness. However, the The temperature of the product also to both hygiene and cutting preci-
product may sometimes tear, stick to has a significant effect. Deli meat, sion.
the blade or show variations in thick- cheese or meat products that are too If the slices stick, it is also advis-
ness. These problems do not always warm or soft may deform and stick able to check that the components
indicate a mechanical fault: they are easily to the blade. On the other designed to assist their release are
often related to the condition of the hand, if they are excessively cold, clean, correctly positioned and in
blade, the temperature of the food or some foods may break and produce good condition. If the problem per-
the way the machine is being used. irregular slices. Working with a prop- sists after checking the sharpening,
One of the most common causes is erly chilled product, at a temperature temperature, cleaning and product
a dull blade. When it does not cut suited to its characteristics, helps support, a technical inspection may
properly, it places excessive pres- achieve a cleaner, more precise cut. be required.
sure on the product and may tear, Another aspect to check is how se- Braher meat slicers are designed to
deform or produce uneven slices. curely the product is held. It must provide precise and consistent cut-
In addition to reducing the quality of remain stable on the carriage and ting in professional environments.
the result, a poorly sharpened blade rest correctly against the thickness Keeping the blade sharp, preparing
requires greater effort and may in- plate. If it moves during operation or the product correctly and using the
crease the amount of product wasted. uneven pressure is applied with the machine properly makes it possible
It is therefore important to sharpen product holder, the thickness may to obtain uniform slices, reduce waste
the slicer correctly, following the vary from one slice to another. The and maintain a high-quality presen
manufacturer’s instructions, and re- carriage should not be forced either: Circle 25 on enquiry card

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duction procedures and improving well as semi-frozen and frozen meat ing machine helps food enterprises
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