Heat-able On-the-Go Food Products Apparatus and Method

a technology of food products and apparatuses, applied in the field of on-the-go food packages, can solve problems such as the failure of prior art to disclose packaged direct contact food

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-08-04
FRITO LAY NORTH AMERICA INC
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[0019]The present invention in various embodiments addresses one or more of the above objectives in the following manner. The invention includes a molded pulp base container sprayed with a barrier and a sealant layer, used as a heat-able package for on-the-go (OTG) food products. The container by itself, in one embodiment, is used for microwave/oven heating the food contents in the container, eliminating the need for a separate susceptor or an additional package for heating. The inside surface of the co

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Busy citizens demand quick meal options.
However, prior art fails to disclose packaged direct contact food which is m

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[0040]While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detailed preferred embodiment of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiment illustrated.

[0041]The numerous innovative teachings of the present application will be described with particular reference to the presently exemplary embodiment, wherein these innovative teachings are advantageously applied to the particular problems heat-able on-the-go food products apparatus and method. However, it should be understood that this embodiment is only one example of the many advantageous uses of the innovative teachings herein. In general, statements made in the specification of the present application do not necessarily limit any of the various claimed inventions. Moreover, ...

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A molded pulp base container sprayed with a barrier and a sealant layer, used as a heatable package for on-the-go (OTG) food products is disclosed. The container by itself, in one embodiment, is used for microwave/oven heating the food contents in the container, eliminating the need for a separate susceptor or an additional package for heating. The inside surface of the container is spray coated with a food safe poly layer to create a moisture/oxygen barrier for shelf life stability. A sealant layer is directly applied on top of the barrier layer to provide hermesicity for the container. Adding a brine solution and a percentage of sodium to the finished package formulation, selectively heats the food contents of the package while keeping the package itself cool enough to handle. In another system embodiment, a condiment package is fitted to a formed top of the container.

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PRIOR ART AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to an on-the-go food package that is hermetically sealed to facilitate heating of the contents of the package and barrier protected for extended shelf life of the contents.[0003]2. Prior Art Background[0004]Modern society is on the go, and there is plenty of demand for a quick bite at all times of the day. Busy citizens demand quick meal options. There is a need for quick on-the-go (OTG) foods that can be heated in a microwave or turbochef.[0005]It is also desirable to consume some food products at temperatures above room temperature. This is frequently the case when a food that has been cooked is being consumed. Ideally, a consumer wants to eat the food shortly after it has been prepared so it is still warm. The on-the-go food products are typically heated in a microwave, on a stove, inside a hot air oven, or other known heating method, shortly before they are consumed. Simil...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D81/34B65B29/08B65D65/42B65B7/16B65B61/20
CPCB65D81/34B65B7/16B65D2565/387B65D65/42B65B29/08B65B61/202B65D81/3205B65D81/3216B65D81/343B65D81/3453B65D43/162Y02W30/80B05D1/02B05D3/007B65B7/28B65C3/08
Inventor EDWARDS, EDUARDLESTAGE, DAVID
Owner FRITO LAY NORTH AMERICA INC
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