| 摘要 |
<p>A sealable and sterilizable food package is provided which has both bottom of metal foil or light-gauge sheet provided with a thermoplastic lining and a lid of metal foil or light-gauge sheet provided with a thermoplastic lining sealingly adhered around its edge portion to the bottom lining. This container or package constitutes a fully sealed, sterilizable, shelfstable container for food products or the like. The lid is manually peelable from the bottom, with defoliation of the lid lining along the locality of the seal, ensuring a neat and attractive appearance for the opened container. The lid lining is a material that effectively and reliably adheres to the metal surface of the lid at sterilization temperatures while forming with the bottom lining a complete but peelable seal. The package of the invention are particularly useful for the packaging of foodstuffs for the retail trade. No tools are needed to open the package, the packaged food is aesthetically displayed in the bottom part of the package when the lid has been removed. The bottom part can be used as a serving vessel when the packaged food is being consumed.</p> |
