Question

What is giblet harvester?

(a) Removes the viscera from the body cavity

(b) Separates the heart, liver, and gizzard from the rest of the viscera

(c) Trim and clean gizzards

(d) Cut the neck of the bird

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Query is from Process Engineering Applications in division Process Engineering Applications in Food Industry of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Separates the heart, liver, and gizzard from the rest of the viscera

The explanation: The liver, gizzard, and heart are separated by giblet harvester from the rest of the intestines by a saw. Then these organs are conveyed to a wash table where a prime cleaning is done.