Food in cup-shaped containers

Abstract

The present invention provides a cup-shaped container that allows food with sauce, such as curry rice, to be easily and uniformly consumed while eating outdoors, standing, or in environments without a table, such as inside a car, by holding it with one hand and scooping it up and down with a spoon. [Solution] The cup-shaped container 1 is characterized by a structure in which a first rice layer 10a, a first sauce layer 20a consisting of a viscous sauce (paste state), a second rice layer 10b, and a second sauce layer 20b are stacked in this order from bottom to top. Each layer is partitioned approximately horizontally, and it is preferable to have a topping layer 30 at the top.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a food in which rice and sauce are stored in a layered manner in a cup-shaped container, and particularly to a food in a cup-shaped container having a multi-layer structure that is excellent in portability and can be eaten even while walking.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, rice dishes with sauce have generally been served on a flat plate and eaten on a table. However, in this form, there is a problem that it is difficult to eat outdoors while walking or in an environment without a table such as in a car. Also, when these foods are simply stored in a cup-shaped container, there is a problem that the liquid sauce moves downward due to gravity and excessively penetrates into the rice, impairing the texture and taste balance.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a food structure that can be easily eaten while walking or in a car, etc., while using a cup-shaped container that can be held with one hand, and that can maintain the balance between rice and sauce.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention employs a structure in which a first rice layer (10a), a first sauce layer (20a), a second rice layer (10b), and a second sauce layer (20b) are alternately laminated in a cup-shaped container (1) having a bottom (11) and a peripheral wall (12) in order from the bottom. In particular, the sauce layers (20a, 20b) are in a paste-like state and have viscosity that suppresses the penetration of liquid into the cooked rice layer, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability by dividing each layer almost horizontally. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] This invention provides the following effects. (1) By alternately layering rice layers (10a, 10b) and viscous sauce layers (20a, 20b), uneven distribution of the sauce can be prevented, and a uniform balance of flavor can be maintained throughout. (2) By simply inserting the spoon (40) in an up-and-down direction and scooping, the rice and sauce can be eaten simultaneously in the appropriate ratio. (3) Because it can be held with one hand, it can be easily eaten while walking or in a car. (4) By using transparent or translucent containers, the layered structure can be seen from the outside, improving its visual appeal (appearance). [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] External perspective view of a food product in a cup-shaped container. [Figure 2] Longitudinal cross-section of a food product in a cup-shaped container. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The cup-shaped container (1) used in this invention is preferably made of a heat-resistant plastic material, such as polypropylene.

[0009] The food is prepared by placing a first rice layer (10a) at the bottom (11) of the container, and then forming a first sauce layer (20a) on top of it, which is in a paste-like state and has viscosity. A second rice layer (10b) and a second sauce layer (20b) are then layered on top of that, and a topping layer (30) is placed on top.

[0010] This structure is applicable to various rice dishes (such as curry rice, Hayashi rice, and donburi dishes) and is suitable for eating by scooping with a spoon (40) in an up-and-down direction.

[0011] Furthermore, when serving, the added value can be enhanced by adding spices and condiments to the top topping layer (30) to create a more aromatic experience. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0012] 1 cup-shaped container 10 Rice 11 Bottom 12 Surrounding wall 20 Sources 30 toppings 40 spoons

Claims

1. The device comprises a cup-shaped container (1) having a bottom (11) and a peripheral wall (12), and food contained within the cup-shaped container (1). The food is a cup-shaped container food characterized in that, from bottom to top, a first rice layer (10a), a first sauce layer (20a), a second rice layer (10b), and a second sauce layer (20b) are stacked in this order.

2. The cup-shaped food product according to claim 1, wherein the sauce layer (20a, 20b) is a sauce having viscosity that suppresses the penetration of liquid into the cooked rice layer (10a, 10b).

3. Food in a cup-shaped container according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the topping layer (30) is provided on the upper surface of the second sauce layer (20b).

4. The food in a cup-shaped container according to claim 2, wherein the food has a structure in which three or more layers of cooked rice and sauce are alternately stacked.

5. The cup-shaped container food according to claim 1, wherein the cup-shaped container (1) is made of a transparent or translucent material and the laminated structure is visible from the outside.

6. The cup-shaped container food according to claim 2, wherein each of the aforementioned layers is partitioned substantially horizontally in the vertical direction.

7. The cup-shaped container food according to claim 2, wherein the cup-shaped container (1) has external dimensions that allow it to be accommodated in a vehicle drink holder.

8. The cup-shaped food product according to claim 2, wherein spices, seasonings, etc. are added to the first sauce layer and / or the second sauce layer.

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