Cook-in food package with peelable laminate
US6117464A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2581/34
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a peelable laminate suitable for cook-in packaging and a method of cooking a food product. The method includes the steps of: PA1 a) enclosing a food product in the peelable laminate, the peelable laminate having PA2 (1) an edible film in contact with the food product, and PA2 (2) a protective film peelably adhered to the edible film; and PA1 b) heating the enclosed food product to at least partially cook the food product, the edible layer adhering to the at least partially cooked food product with an adhesive strength which is greater than the force required to peel the protective film from the edible film. In this manner, the protective film can be peeled from the edible film after cooking without product loss due to adherence of food particles to the film. Furthermore, the peelable laminate prevents or minimizes cook-out and allows a modifier to be transferred to the food product via the edible film during the cooking process.
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