Processing and packaging of food products
US10716435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/34
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for processing foods includes providing a flexible package. A pre-processed food product (e.g., raw food) is provided and is processed by rapidly heating the food product. This processed food product is delivered into the flexible package for consumption by a user. Additionally, in other embodiments, methods and systems for processing frozen food products to shelf stable or refrigerated products are provided. A frozen food product is provided, converted to a pumpable state, and then processed by rapidly heating the food product. This processed food product is then delivered into a package.
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