Evaluation of a Food Processor for Making Model Meat Emulsions

Meat emulsions or batters made with a retail food processor were compared to batters produced by three commercial machines (silent cutter, Schnellkutter, and emulsifier) and two laboratory machines (small size cutter and blender) for suitability in laboratory studies. Batters were evaluated for post‐heating fat losses and smokehouse water losses. Stabilities of the finished frankfurters were evaluated by severe cooking weight changes, penetration forces, fat droplet sizes, and sensory qualities. The food processor was comparable to the other machines for producing high quality batters and had the advantage of being inexpensive, economical with ingredients, and time‐saving.