Abstract: A high production machine for the continuous mechanical separation of comminuted meat from a coarse agglomeration of soft and hard tissues derived from crushing or grinding a meat animal carcass, poultry, fish, shellfish, whole fruit or vegetables, or parts of any of the foregoing. The machine is adapted to accept raw material as fast as it is received from the grinding or crushing apparatus. The machine also includes means for injecting a cooling medium into its interior during operation, thereby reducing the temperature of the comminuted meat product to a predetermined value.

Abstract: An improved machine for mechanically separating comminuted meat from a coarse agglomeration of soft and hard tissues derived from crushing or grinding a meat animal carcass, poultry, fish, shellfish, or parts thereof. The machine is provided with means for sustaining a flow of cooling air from its exterior through its interior as an incident to operation, thereby reducing the temperature of the product which is produced.