Peelable Absorbent Food Package

摘要

The present invention provides a peelable microwavable food package capable of absorbing undesired liquids released from packaged food products during storage, display, or heating, including microwave cooking. The present invention provides a peelably sealed microwavable food package in any packaging format including pouches, flow-wrap, horizontal form fill seal (HFFS), vertical form fill seal (VFFS), gas-flushed, vacuum-packaged, sealed rigid plastic containers and the like.

主权项

1. A peelable microwavable food package capable of absorbing undesired liquids released from a packaged food item, comprising:
a. a first film having an outer sealant layer comprising a heat-sealable material of ethylene/vinyl acrylate copolymer (EVA) having at least 12% (wt.) vinyl acetate content and a melt index of at least 20 g/10 min. as measured in accordance with ASTM D-1238 test method at 190° C./2.16 kg; wherein said first film is configured to define a food item receiving space; b. a second film comprising an outer layer comprising an absorbent material and a second layer comprising a polymeric bonding material; wherein said second film is configured to define a food item platform upon which liquids released from said food item are absorbed therein; and c. a peelable seal formed between said outer sealant layer of said first film and said outer layer of said second film to enclose said food item therein and having a peel strength of at least 100 gram/inch at a temperature of 149° C. (300° F.).