Giblet processing

Harvesting turkey giblets the JBT Marel way is really straightforward. Once drawn out of the carcass, inedible offal is separated manually from the valuable giblets, which can then be inspected, peeled (gizzards), washed and chilled.

For all stages in turkey giblet processing we offer solutions, such as giblet chillers and end of line equipment, e.g. weigh price labelers.

Gizzard processing system

Processing turkey gizzards can be a highly automated operation.

After evisceration, gizzards including viscera pack remnants are conveyed to the automatic gizzard harvester. It separates the gizzard from the intestine pack (when still attached), it cuts open the gizzard, removes its contents and peels it. A gizzard defattener can optionally be installed immediately after that.

Subsequently, a gizzard washer/conveyor screw carries the gizzards to the gizzard inspection/peeling table. In the end the gizzards can be chilled and packed.

All parts of the automatic gizzard processing system are connected to a central control cabinet.

Product range

• Gizzard intestine separator
• Gizzard Harvester
• Gizzard Defattener
• Gizzard Washer/Conveyor Screw
• Gizzard Automatic Peeling 
• Gizzard Inspection
• Heart membrane separator
• Drum Washer for giblets

• Effective and efficient giblet harvesting
• Flexibly adjustable to the desired amount of automation
• Simple, reliable, continuously operating system
• Made of stainless steel throughout
• Multi-purpose application
• Central control of the entire gizzard process
• Hygienic: optimum access for rapid, efficient cleaning
• Gizzards and waste water are discharged separately
• Elaborate protection measures

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Whatever your processing needs - from the products you run to the scale you operate in - our broad service capabilities, proactive service agreements, expert know-how and extensive coverage mean you’ve got the support you need – where and when you need it.