Combination food storage bag and container with soaker pad

Abstract

A food storage container and bag attached together with soaker pad inserted into the container resting on the bottom of the cylindrical container that narrows from top to bottom, this food storage container and bag attached together with soaker pad is useful in the storage of moisture-retentive foods such as produce. The bag of the invention includes a plastic bag having a front and rear panel of a plastic film sealed together on both sides, the front and rear panels also being partially sealed and closed at one end to form a bottom of the bag with a cylindrical opening cut in the center of the bottom of the bag, the bag being completely open at the opposite end (top end) for receipt of goods to be stored in the bag, the top end having a tie attached to help in sealing the top once the goods are placed in the bag and container. The top of the plastic bag is twisted together and the tie placed around the top ends of plastic bag and tightened securely the container has been inserted into the whole at the bottom of the plastic bag and the bag is sealed to the top of the container. The food storage container includes a cylindrical barrel which diameter decreases as the cylinder narrows from top to bottom with an enclosed bottom and such cup shaped container has a protruding outward top lip. The container is for receiving a plurality of food products, such as lettuce, other leafy greens and other produce. A fluid absorbing pad is located inside the container resting on the bottom.

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AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a storage device for fresh produce that includes a soaker pad made of sponge or cotton material with antibacterial properties and flavors and supplements. The soaker pad absorbs moisture from the produce and prevents bacterial growth while maintaining moisture to prevent dehydration. The soaker pad can be attached to the produce in one designated small area only. The storage device also includes a sealed attachment of the top plastic bag to the lower cylindrical cup shaped plastic container, which allows the produce to move freely and breathe while being stored. This two-part composite structure provides a hard rigid bottom and allows for the storage of a variety of moist produce under various conditions to prolong both appearance and shelf life.

Problems solved by technology

The technical problem addressed in this patent is the challenge of maintaining the quality and freshness of moist foods, such as produce, while in storage. Current storage methods such as refrigeration and plastic bags have limitations, including bacterial growth, dehydration, and discoloration. The invention is a food storage container and bag attached together with a soaker pad designed to delay and reduce these problems, providing better quality and appearance of stored food. The invention also aims to improve the retention of moisture and provide necessary water and nutrients to the roots of the food. The invention is convenient, easy to store, and can be used by both consumers and packagers of moist fruits and vegetables.

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