BLENDING APPLIANCE FOR ENHANCING PRODUCT FLAVOR AND SHELF LIFE

摘要

An appliance and method for increasing the flavor and shelf life of a blended food product by purging the air from the airspace surrounding the food product and replacing the air with another gas such as carbon dioxide that is compatible with food preparation and reduces the oxidation that the food product undergoes in the normal blending process.

主权项

1. A blender appliance for delivering a gas from a gas source to a food product, the appliance comprising:
a body comprising a container mount and a gas delivery channel, the container mount mountable to a container for the food product, the gas delivery channel connecting the gas source to at least one outlet passage on the body for communicating the gas from the gas source to the container; a valve in fluid communication with the gas source and being actuatable to regulate delivery of the gas through the gas delivery channel; and a controller operatively coupled to the valve for actuating the valve.