Pre-coated Seasoning Bag with Edible Adhesive Pattern
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional seasoning application processes are time-consuming, result in inconsistent flavor profiles, and lead to significant waste due to excess seasoning not adhering to foodstuffs during preparation.
Innovation Solution
Pre-coated seasoning bags with an edible adhesive on the interior, allowing for one-step consistent seasoning application, minimizing waste, and enabling the creation of broths or sauces by combining seasonings with liquid or food moisture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional seasoning application processes (coating, tumbling, dry-rubbing) are used, then seasonings can be applied to foodstuffs, but considerable preparation time is required and seasoning coverage is inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The seasoning is pre-applied to the interior surface of the bag before use. This preliminary action eliminates the need for manual seasoning application during food preparation, significantly reducing preparation time while ensuring consistent seasoning coverage on the foodstuff.
Solution Approach 2:
The bag acts as an intermediary carrier that holds and distributes the seasoning. Instead of directly applying seasoning to food, the seasoned bag serves as a medium that transfers seasoning evenly to the foodstuff during the cooking or preparation process.
2Ease of operation
If conventional seasoning application processes are used, then seasonings can be applied to foodstuffs, but the inherent inconsistencies result in decreased repeatability of the finished food product
Solution Approach 1:
The seasoning is pre-distributed on the bag interior surface in a controlled manner during manufacturing. This ensures uniform seasoning coverage is achieved automatically, eliminating the variability associated with manual application and improving repeatability of the finished product.
Solution Approach 2:
The seasoned bag automatically applies seasoning to the foodstuff during the normal preparation or cooking process without requiring manual intervention. The bag's design ensures consistent seasoning distribution through its structure and the adhesion properties of the seasoning to the bag surface.
3Quantity of substance
If excess seasoning is applied during conventional preparation processes, then foodstuffs can be adequately seasoned, but significant seasoning loss occurs when excess seasoning does not contact or adhere to the foodstuff
Solution Approach 1:
The seasoning is pre-applied in the exact quantity needed on the bag interior surface during manufacturing. This eliminates the need to apply excess seasoning during preparation, as the pre-coated bag contains only the necessary amount of seasoning that will directly contact the foodstuff.
Solution Approach 2:
The seasoning that would otherwise be wasted through excess application is converted into a useful resource by coating the bag interior. Any seasoning that does not transfer to the food can be combined with cooking liquids or purged moisture to create flavorful broths or sauces, thereby eliminating waste and adding value.
4Quantity of substance
If individual seasonings are purchased in more-than-needed quantities for conventional preparation, then adequate seasoning supply is ensured, but the cost and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple individual seasonings are combined into a single pre-mixed seasoning blend that is applied to the bag interior. This merging eliminates the need to purchase and store multiple separate seasoning containers, reducing both cost and storage requirements while ensuring the exact seasoning mixture needed is available.
Solution Approach 2:
The seasoned bag serves multiple functions: it provides the seasoning supply, acts as a cooking or preparation container, and enables consistent seasoning application. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate seasoning containers and reduces the overall quantity of seasoning materials needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides consistent flavor coverage, reduces seasoning waste, and allows for easy preparation of flavorful broths or sauces, eliminating the need for excess seasoning purchases.
Implementation Method 1
an edible adhesive adhered to an interior of the seasoning bag; and a seasoning adhered to the interior of the seasoning bag via the edible adhesive
Data Source
AI summary
In a method for manufacturing a seasoning bag, an edible adhesive is applied to a panel of a bag in a pattern of spaced apart lines. A granular seasoning is applied to the panel of the bag such that the granular seasoning adheres to the edible adhesive pattern to produce a seasoning layer having a pattern substantially the same as the edible adhesive pattern.