| abstract |
Meat cusp and a method for producing the cusp are provided. The Meat Crisp is at least a crunch meat product consisting of minced meat or carrot meat pieces. Generally, the meat is dehydrated and the crunch meat crisp has a water activity (Aw) of about 0.3 to about 0.6. The Meat Crisp may also have a water content of about 4.5% to about 15%, about 0.025-in. To about 0.25-in., And a crispness value of less than 731 kg. Sec., Such that the Meat Crisp has an appearance, texture, flavor, texture and / or mouth feel similar to other snack chips such as potato chips or corn chips Lt; / RTI > The meat crisp can be prepared by slicing the cooked meat log, and then dewatering the cooked slice. Alternatively, the meat crisp can be produced by forming a thin raw meat film or sheet, followed by cooking and dewatering. |