Spice packaging system
a packaging system and spice technology, applied in the field of flexible packaging, can solve the problems of not being able to meet the needs of customers, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing the cost of production
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-16
LUBER KATIE +1
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"The present invention is a spice packaging system that includes multiple small packets, each containing a single-use amount of spice. The packets are made of flexible packaging material that is impervious to light, gas, and moisture. The spice is sealed inside the packet to keep it fresh and protected. The system also includes a method for packaging spices, which involves measuring the desired amount of spice and introducing it into a tube made of flexible packaging material. The tube is then sealed and a short burst of inert gas is introduced to ensure the spice passes through. The system can also include secondary seals that can be selectively ruptured to combine adjacent portions of the spice without rupturing the end seals. The technical effects of this invention include the ability to keep spices fresher for longer periods of time, protect them from light, gas, and moisture, and provide a more convenient and efficient way to use spices in cooking."
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These containers, however, are not made of materials that are light, air and moisture resistant and do not contain seals that are capable of maintaining these spices in a fresh state for extended periods of time.
Currently, even the smallest available volumes of spices are not suitable for these uses.
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[0015]The present invention is directed to systems and methods for packaging spices, spice blends, herbs and seasonings. Any type of spice used as a flavor enhancer or garnish for food can be used in this system. Suitable spices include, but are not limited to, basil, dill, oregano, tarragon, salt, pepper, sugar, thyme, marjoram, mint, sage, lemon zest, orange zest, chile pepper, coriander, cumin, fennel seed, ginger, turmeric, all spice, anise seed, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ancho chile pepper, bay leaves, peppercorns true cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla and blends of these herbs and spices. These spices can be processed and packaged as whole, i.e., uncut, spices or can be ground or chopped. For example, the spices can be subjected to a “tea bag” grind, having a ground size of about 1 mm to about 1.5 mm. This size is particularly advantageous for the processing and packaging of spices that are sticky or tacky. The spices can be processed and packaged as single spices or as spice...
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Abstract
A spice packaging system is provided that includes a plurality of packets for one or more spices, herbs or spice blends. Each packet includes a flexible packaging material that is impervious to light, gas and moisture. The packet has an exterior and a single or segmented enclosed and sealed interior space. A known volume of a single certified organic spice or herb is contained with the interior space of each packet, and an inert gas surrounds each known volume of the single certified organic spice or herb within the interior space.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to flexible packaging and in particular to flexible packaging of known volumes of herbs, spices and other seasonings.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Spices, both whole and ground spices and herbs, are provided in relatively large containers. These containers can be used multiple times and include a volume of spice or spice blend that is suitable for such a large number of recipes that the container would last for years. These containers, however, are not made of materials that are light, air and moisture resistant and do not contain seals that are capable of maintaining these spices in a fresh state for extended periods of time. This results in a substantial degradation in the flavor and aroma of these spices. Typically, a bulk spice in a large container will lose 10% of the aromatic oils per month. Ultimately, the spice will be discarded even after using only a small portion of the total volume in the container. In addition...
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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/00
CPCB65D75/40B65D75/42B65D75/527B65D81/3266B65D75/5816B65D77/06B65D81/2084B65D75/5811
Inventor LUBER, KATIEENGRAM, SARA
Owner LUBER KATIE