JP3032924U - Kimchi aging and sales container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Solution] A container body 1 comprising a housing 2 and a lid 3.
First, a kimchi bag body 7 made of a deformable bag containing unripened kimchi is pressed and stored. Whether the kimchi bag body 7 is damaged or not and its maturity level are checked by inserting pins into the pin insertion portion 4.
Magnets 5 and 6 attached to the housing 2 and the lid 3 and having different polarities
Provides an optimal fermentation environment for fermenting bacteria and accelerates the fermentation of kimchi. [Effect] Kimchi with excellent taste and aroma can be produced.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a container for aging an immature kimchi when it is sealed in a deformable bag and used for sale as it is.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Kimchi is a fermented food made from vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and radish, which are fermented and aged by adding pepper and the like, and carbon dioxide gas is generated during the aging process. By the way, in the past, kimchi was sealed in a transparent bag such as nylon and transported to a store. However, if the kimchi is simply put in the bag like this, the bag often expands and is damaged by the carbon dioxide gas generated from the kimchi, which causes the kimchi liquid to flow out and pollute the surroundings. There was a problem such as the strong smell of kimchi being spread around.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Therefore, recently, kimchi has been packed in a vacuum pack. However, in this vacuum-packing method, since carbon dioxide gas generated during the kimchi ripening process is stored, it is necessary to secure a storage space of about 30% in the pack in advance, but this hinders the activity environment of fermenting bacteria. However, the kimchi was not sufficiently matured, and kimchi with excellent taste and aroma could not be obtained.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention has the following configuration to solve the above points. <Structure> A kimchi bag body, which is formed by sealing an immature kimchi in a deformable bag, is provided with a container body that pressurizes and deforms the kimchi bag, and at least holds it in a liquid-tight manner.

Further, a pin insertion portion into which an internal inspection pin is inserted is provided at an end portion of the container body.

Further, it is characterized in that magnets having different polarities are attached to the opposing outer surfaces of the center of the container body.

<Operations and Effects> When the container body pressurizes the kimchi bag body, the kimchi bag body is deformed along the inner wall surface of the container body, so that pressure is applied to the kimchi bag body. In this way, when pressure is applied to kimchi, the ingredients of kimchi adhere to each other and the liquid components inside the material ooze out, creating an environment suitable for the activity of fermenting bacteria, and thus the activity of fermenting bacteria. Activated and matured.

As aging progresses, the amount of carbon dioxide gas generated in the kimchi bag body increases, and the kimchi bag body expands due to an increase in internal pressure. When the kimchi bag body is expanded, the kimchi bag body is further deformed along the inner wall surface of the container body, and is pressed against the inner wall surface to suppress the expansion. Therefore, the inner pressure can be further increased by the generation of carbon dioxide gas while suppressing the expansion of the kimchi bag and preventing its damage, so that the material of kimchi further adheres and the liquid component of the material further exudes. become. Therefore, the fermentation environment is further improved, the activity of the fermenting bacteria is activated, and the ripening of kimchi can be significantly advanced. Further, when the internal pressure of the kimchi bag increases, the generated carbon dioxide gas dissolves in the material and liquid components of kimchi, which strongly adds a carbonate flavor and aroma to kimchi. As a result, it is possible to obtain kimchi having excellent taste and scent. The container body can be used not only for aging kimchi, but also as a sales container in a store.

On the other hand, since the container body is provided with a pin insertion portion, it is possible to inspect whether or not the kimchi bag body is damaged before the sale by inserting an internal inspection pin into the pin insertion portion. You can That is, if the kimchi bag is damaged when the pin is inserted, the kimchi liquid adheres to the pin, so that it is possible to know whether the kimchi bag is damaged. In addition, when inserting the internal inspection pin into the kimchi bag with a large insertion amount, it is possible to check the maturity based on the taste and aroma of the kimchi liquid that has adhered. By the way, the pin insertion portion provided in the container body can be formed of a pin hole or a thin portion.

Further, when the container body is provided with magnets having different polarities, magnetic lines of force pass through the kimchi bag body. In this case, kimchi can be ripened at a high speed and can be surely ripened so that the taste and aroma are excellent, and the same effect as if the kimchi material is put in a bottle and buried in the soil is obtained. You. It is considered that this is because the magnetic field lines activate the fermenting bacteria. On the other hand, when the magnet is provided in the center of the container body as described above, a plurality of container bodies can be stably stacked, and thus there is an advantage that the sales space is small.

A pair of frustoconical dish-shaped container halves may be used as the container body. In this case, half the dish-shaped containers are made to face each other and are fitted in a liquid-tight manner, and are used for aging and sales in the same manner as described above. It can be used as it is as a plate.

Further, the kimchi bag may be pressure-stored in the container body having an airtight structure. In this case, since the expansion of the kimchi bag body can be further suppressed by the air pressure, the internal pressure of the kimchi bag body can be set higher.

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a kimchi aging / sale container according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the container with the lid body removed.

In these figures, 1 indicates a container body. The container body 1 includes a dish-shaped storage body 2 and a lid body 3 attached to the storage body 2. The storage body 2 and the lid body 3 are formed into a truncated cone dish shape and are made of a plastic material. A fitting portion 2A having an approximately U-shaped cross section and having an upper opening is integrally formed on the circumferential edge of the storage body 2. A fitting portion 3A is integrally formed on the circumferential edge of the lid 3 so as to project downward in a U-shaped cross section. A pin insertion portion 4 is provided on the end side of the lid body 3. The pin insertion portion 4 is formed of a thin portion. Plate magnets 5 and 6 having N and S poles are fixed to the circular flat portions in the center of the housing 2 and the lid 3. On the other hand, the kimchi bag body 7 to be stored is made of a vinyl bag in which unripened kimchi is stored, and its both ends are tied together to keep the inside airtight.

Next, a usage mode of the container body 1 of the present invention will be described. The kimchi bag body 7 is housed in the housing body 2, and the lid body 3 is attached from above on the kimchi bag body 7 with the kimchi bag body 7 pressed, and the fitting portion 3A is pushed into the fitting portion 2A to be fitted therein. As a result, the container body 1 can be held airtight, and the kimchi bag 7 can be pressed and pressed by the container 2 and the lid 3. By this pressurization, the kimchi bag 7 is deformed and pressed against the inner walls of the container 2 and the lid 3, and at the same time, pressure is applied to the kimchi inside.

When pressure is applied to kimchi to improve the fermentation environment and activate the activity of the fermenting bacteria, fermentation proceeds to generate carbon dioxide gas, and the kimchi bag body 7 is gradually expanded. When the kimchi bag body 7 expands, it deforms so as to be further crushed in the direction of the space 1A of the container body 1. In this case, the pressure of the air remaining in the space 1A and the regulation by the inner walls of the container 2 and the lid 3 are restricted. The expansion is suppressed at. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the kimchi bag body 7 from being damaged due to unnecessary expansion.

On the other hand, since the fermentation of kimchi is proceeding in the kimchi bag body 7, the pressure in the kimchi bag body 7 continues to increase due to carbon dioxide gas. Therefore, a large pressure can be applied inside the kimchi.

On the other hand, since the magnets 5 and 6 are attached to the container body 1, the magnetic lines of force generated between them penetrate through the kimchi bag 7. Therefore, the pressure and magnetic lines of force applied to the kimchi put the fermenting bacteria in an optimal fermentation environment, and the fermentation of the kimchi proceeds significantly. Therefore, it is possible to produce kimchi having excellent taste, scent, and texture.

By the way, at the time of sale, a pin (not shown) is inserted into the pin insertion portion 4, and the presence or absence of kimchi liquid is inspected to check the kimchi bag body 7 for damage. Alternatively, the pin may be inserted into the kimchi bag body 7 at the time of sale to check the aging degree.

In the aging / sale container of the present invention, the container bodies 1 can be stably stacked via the magnets 5 and 6. Therefore, preparation work for transportation and sale is easy, and the space required for sale is small. Further, the purchaser can use the container 2 and the lid 3 as a plate as they are because they are plate-shaped.

<Specific Example> As the container 2 and the lid 3, a plastic container having a thickness of 2 mm, a diameter of 148 mm, and a fitting inner wall height of 60 mm is used. 10 kimchi bags 7 having a diameter of 70 mm prepared by accommodating the above were prepared, pressurized and stored in the same manner as described above, and aged at a temperature of 7 ° C. for 25 days. The obtained 10 kimchis were all excellent in taste including carbonated flavor, aroma and texture, and there was no breakage of the kimchi bag 7.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a kimchi aging / sale container according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the container with a lid removed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Container body 2 Storage body 3 Lid body 4 Pin insertion part 5, 6 Magnet 7 Kimchi bag body

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A container for accommodating a kimchi bag body obtained by sealing an immature kimchi in a deformable bag for aging and sales of the kimchi, wherein the kimchi bag body is deformed by applying pressure. A container for aging and selling Kimchi, characterized by comprising a container body that holds at least liquid-tightness. 2. A container for accommodating a kimchi bag body obtained by sealing an immature kimchi in a deformable bag for aging and sales of the kimchi, wherein the kimchi bag body is deformed by applying pressure. And a container for accommodating at least liquid-tightness, and a pin insertion portion provided at an end of the container body and into which an internal inspection pin is inserted. . 3. The kimchi aging / sales container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein magnets having different polarities are attached to opposing outer surfaces of the center of the container body. 4. The container body according to claim 1, wherein the container body has a structure in which a pair of frustoconical dish-shaped container halves are opposed to each other and are at least liquid-tightly detachably fitted. A kimchi aging and sales container characterized by