Abstract:
A method for the packaging of popcorn kernels for popping in microwave ovens, in which the method comprises a stage of the dispensing popcorn kernels, a distribution agent, and a flavouring agent into a microwaveble package through an arrangement of independent discharge openings, adapted to supply and dose, respectively, the popcorn kernels, distribution agent, and flavouring agent.
Abstract:
Meat, particularly beef prime rib, of an elongated form having ends is, prior to cooking, shaped at its ends by substantially flat retaining elements whereby the ends are maintained substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal length of the meat form wherein, upon cooking, the meat form will retain the cooked form having "squared" ends. A variety of devices may be employed to engage and shape the meat form ends, and in most instances, the meat form will be encased within a heat shrunk bag, and may also be encased within mesh netting.
Abstract:
A process and packaging for shrimp, bacon wrapped, and coated in sauce, in which the product is vacuum sealed within packaging before being flash frozen for shipping and storage.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a peelable laminate suitable for cook-in packaging and a method of cooking a food product. The method includes the steps of: a) enclosing a food product in the peelable laminate, the peelable laminate having (1) an edible film in contact with the food product, and (2) a protective film peelably adhered to the edible film; and b) heating the enclosed food product to at least partially cook the food product, the edible layer adhering to the at least partially cooked food product with an adhesive strength which is greater than the force required to peel the protective film from the edible film. In this manner, the protective film can be peeled from the edible film after cooking without product loss due to adherence of food particles to the film. Furthermore, the peelable laminate prevents or minimizes cook-out and allows a modifier to be transferred to the food product via the edible film during the cooking process.
Abstract:
A device for loading a product into a container wherein the device includes a delivery apparatus movable during a travel cycle toward and away from a travel limit and wherein the product is delivered through the delivery apparatus into the container during a certain portion of the travel cycle includes means operable during another portion of the travel cycle prior to the certain portion for applying a coating to an inner wall of a container.
Abstract:
A package for an expandable food product and a method for manufacturing the same including an outer container, an expandable food pouch within the container and a coating on the inside surface of the container to adhere the pouch thereto when the package is exposed to a source of heat. A further embodiment of the package includes an expandable food pouch with a designed fault along its peripheral edge to facilitate the controlled release of pressure formed within the pouch.
Abstract:
A method is provided for enhancing yield of a cook-in packaged food product that includes first providing an adhering cook-in package comprising a flexible plastic container being substantially conformable to a selected food product and having an inner surface of polymeric olefin having been subjected to an adhering surface treatment in the presence of oxygen, then conforming said package about a selected food product and cooking the packaged product, whereupon said inner package surface adheres to said food product to substantially prevent cook-out of fluids therefrom.
Abstract:
Certain frozen foods, as deep fat fried foods and baked and leavened products, are, during a microwave exposure, buffered against microwave edge and spot heating by enclosing said food within a microwave-permeable, vapor-resistant, heat-resistant enclosure which can employ a vapor release means. Where, within said enclosure and around said food, a microwave-permeable, transparent-to-liquid-and-oil-under-pressure, plastic film is enclosed in a water-and-oil-absorptive, microwave-permeable material and where the defrosting, heating and subsequent cooling can be temperature monitored, where the results can be varied by using water and salt water and where baked and leavened products useful life can be extended by the timely application of water.
Abstract:
The invention relates to polymeric laminates for packaging. According to the invention, such laminates contain an oxygen barrier layer which is composed of a hydrolysed olefin/vinyl ester copolymer, preferably a hydrolysed ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer. Other layers in the laminate protect the oxygen barrier layer from moisture and provide a heat-sealable surface layer. The laminates withstand the temperatures of 80.degree.-130.degree.C employed in pasteurisation and sterilisation procedures, and are therefore of value in the preparation of pasteurised and sterilised packages of oxygen-sensitive foodstuffs.
Abstract:
A method of preparing a dressed, raw fowl carcass to be baked in a pan. The dressed carcass is severed lengthwise completely through the back bone region and then flattened by spreading apart the severed back portions of the carcass. The flattened carcass is placed upon a bed of stuffing in a pan having a continuous side wall, the flattened carcass being molded and shaped by the side wall whereby the wings and legs of the carcass are positioned above the carcass breast portions. The pan and contents are enclosed in a transparent envelope to provide a sales and/or baking package.