Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a work object utilizing high pressure fluid. The apparatus includes an orientation conveyor which is operable to transport and selectively position the work object in a work station; a water manifold is mounted at the work station and is operable to move along a predetermined path of travel and to deliver a stream of high pressure fluid in the work station to cut the work object; and a control system is borne by the apparatus, and is adapted to coordinate the operation of the water manifold and the orientation conveyor such that the orientation conveyor positions the work object in the work station for a predetermined period of time and the water manifold is energized and directed along the path of travel to cut the work object in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A pitted drupe containing a crisp gel stuffing of finely divided vegetable material, low methoxyl pectin, a slowly soluble calcium salt, and acid to maintain the gel at a pH of from 2.8 to 3.9. The stuffed drupe is fermented in brine at the same pH.