Reclosable package with slider zipper shielded for high pressure pasteurization

摘要

The disclosure relates to a semi-soft cap or patch (10) which is secured by adhesive to a slider (12) on a zipper (14) in a reclosable package (100). This cap or patch (10) prevents the slider (12) from puncturing the web or film of the bag during high pressure pasteurization. Further, the cap or patch (10) is secured to a tear-away header which is formed as a shroud (20) over the zipper. This allows the user to tear off the header which likewise removes the cap or patch (10) from the slider (12). The header, with the cap or patch (10) still attached thereto, can thereafter be disposed of as a single piece.