Pouch meal and method of preparing same
US6183789A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2581/3432
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a steamable pouch meal for preparation, e.g., in a microwave oven. The pouch meal comprises i) a plurality of frozen food pieces comprising at least two different types of food and, optionally, a quantity of frozen sauce or liquid seasoning, and ii) a pouch containing the frozen food pieces, the pouch at least partially comprised of a mesh material, the mesh material adapted to permit a first portion of steam produced upon heating the pouch and its contents to escape from the pouch while maintaining a second portion of steam within the pouch to create a steam environment therein for heating the food pieces. The mesh material additionally serves to retain sauce or liquid seasoning and juice from the food pieces within the pouch.
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