Method and apparatus for processng and packaging foods

摘要

Different new foods are placed into separate open compartments of specially dimensioned plastic trays. Groups of filled trays are placed in a magazine and simultaneously sealed with an oxygen barrier film under carefully controlled vacuum conditions. The film is cut, separating the trays which are placed on a pan in an oven. Dry heat is applied and steam is introduced during timed periods at given intervals during cooking. The trays are then removed from the oven and quickly chilled or frozen.