PRODUCTION
brand of healthful , natural foods . In November of 2012 the company purchased a spiral oven from Unitherm Food Systems to cook bacon bits , pizza toppings and flaked bacon .
Spiral ovens convey food upward by continuous conveyor belt that travel in multiple , circular tiers within a single oven enclosure . As bacon products cycle upward through the spiral oven , fat is rendered from the ascending meat and is dispersed onto the bacon on the lower belt tiers . In this manner , the bacon is basted and cooked in its own juices , providing the taste , aroma and appearance of a traditional , pan-fried product .
Notably , bacon cooked in microwave ovens is often flat and dull in color , whereas the spiral oven produces wavy , natural-looking slices .
“ Many microwave ovens have a hold-down belt that prevents bacon strips from rolling up ,” explains Adam Cowherd , vice president of sales at Unitherm . “ The spiral oven
Unitherm ’ s “ Mini ” sized equipment allows for high-volume production capacities of 500-800 kg / hr in a minimal footprint
12 November 2014