JP2002320455A - Instant food packaged in glass container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an instant food packaged in a glass container causing no smell peculiar to resins unlike conventional containers, and thereby enabling a user to enjoy the taste inherent in the food itself, having no concern about elution of organic harmful matter which is sometimes contained in synthetic resins, and further enabling the user to reuse the glass container as a container itself or utilize it for some other purpose. SOLUTION: This instant food packaged in a glass container 10 is characterized by encapsulating an instant food 30 comprising instant noodle 31, soup stock 32 or the like, and being eaten after pouring boiled water into a cup- shaped heat-resistant glass container 11.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an instant food in a glass container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, paper containers coated with a synthetic resin foam such as polystyrene or a synthetic resin have been frequently used for instant foods. These containers are lightweight and have good convenience for eating and drinking.

[0003] However, in these containers,
Hot water injected at the time of eating and drinking may generate odor peculiar to resins. In addition, concerns have been pointed out about the dissolution of organic harmful substances such as endocrine disrupters contained in synthetic resins into foods.

[0004] In addition, since these containers are lightweight, easy to manufacture, and inexpensive, they are naturally considered to be disposable. However, from the viewpoint of reducing the amount of waste or disposing of waste, a major problem remains. It has been done.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has no odor peculiar to resins when hot water is used, and can enjoy the original taste of food without odor. An object of the present invention is to provide an instant food in a glass container which can be reused or used as a container without fear of elution of an organic harmful substance which may be contained in a synthetic resin.

[0006]

That is, the present invention provides:
The present invention relates to an instant food in a glass container, wherein instant food to be eaten and consumed by hot water is sealed in a cup-shaped heat-resistant glass container.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an instant food in a glass container showing one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the instant food 10 in a glass container according to the present invention is a cup-shaped heat-resistant glass container 1.
1 and an instant food 30 which is eaten and consumed by hot water sealed in the glass container 11.

The glass container 11 has a heat resistance temperature difference of 120 ° C.
It is made of the above heat-resistant glass. The size is, for example, a size that can accommodate one serving of instant noodles. In the embodiment, the size is a usual mug. As shown, one with a handle 15 is preferably used.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a lid made of plastic or paper. A cover portion 22 is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the lid 20, and the opening edge 1 of the glass container 11 is formed.
2.

The instant food 30 is eaten and consumed by boiling water. As shown, for example, an instant noodle 31 and a soup
Etc. In addition, miso soup and soups, or spaghetti or fried noodles may be used.

[0012]

As shown and described above, according to the instant food in a glass container of the present invention, since it is made of glass, when pouring hot water, it is unique to a resin such as a container using a conventional resin. No odor is generated and the taste of food can be enjoyed without odor. Also, there is no risk of elution of organic harmful substances that may be contained in the resin. further,
Since it is a heat-resistant glass, it has a small thickness and is lightweight.

In addition, by using a heat-resistant glass container, it is possible to prepare an instant food that can be cooked in, for example, a microwave oven.

Further, by using a glass container, it can be used as a variety of containers after being used as an instant food. It is also possible to purchase only instant foods and use them repeatedly. In this case, the glass container can be used cleanly because it is easy to wash and dirt.

As a result, in this ready-to-eat food, since the container is not discarded immediately after use, it is possible to reduce the amount of trash, and even if it is discarded by several uses, the glass material It can also contribute to the environment, such as being recyclable.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an instant food in a glass container showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Instant food in a glass container 11 Heat resistant glass container 12 Flange 15 Handle 20 Lid 21 Cover part 30 Instant cooking food 31 Instant noodle 32 Seasoning

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Instant food in a glass container, wherein an instant food to be eaten and consumed by hot water is enclosed in a cup-shaped heat-resistant glass container.