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US 8,029,839 B2Granted
Processing method for microwavable french fries
AssigneeProMark Brands Inc.
InventorsLinda E. Tiffany, Patricia A. Mason, Gary Neff
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Abstract
A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solids content of 40-50% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for the potato pieces is formed from a single-piece blank provided with a pair of microwave susceptor surfaces and reinforced corners. A removable lid contacts the potato pieces during microwave reconstitute.
Claims4
A method of reconstituting frozen potato pieces, comprising the steps of:
- providing a package having weakened lines defining an openable top, where the package includes a pair of spaced-apart microwave susceptor surfaces with frozen randomly-oriented potato pieces disposed therebetween;
- orienting the package so that the potato pieces are supported by one of the susceptor surfaces;
- removing the openable top to expose the frozen randomly-oriented potato pieces;
- completely detaching the openable top from the package;
- arranging the frozen potato pieces in a single layer in the package;
- pressing the detached openable top into the package until the other susceptor surface contacts the frozen potato pieces;
- and
- heating the package with microwave energy until the potato pieces are hot.
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