JP3053842U - Grocery pack with gel food - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To maintain the water content of a gelled foodstuff contained in a sealable container without deteriorating the quality of the gelled foodstuff, excess water is deposited on the bottom of the container. To provide a grocery pack that is configured to not accumulate. SOLUTION: The food pack 1 according to the present invention, which solves the above-mentioned problem, has water-absorbent sheet members 6a and 6b arranged at the bottom of the inner surface of a container 2 on which food can be loaded. , 6b, a collapsible member 4 is disposed, and on the upper surface of the collapsible member 4, a wet edible plant sheet material such as fresh lettuce leaves 5 is disposed. It is sealed with a gel-like food such as tofu 10 placed on the upper surface.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a shape of a sealable package (pack) configured to contain a food product therein, and more particularly to a food product package having a gel food product provided inside a container.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Due to recent lifestyle reforms and the increase of so-called convenience stores, compact side dish packs (packages) are provided, in which a single or small number of side dishes are served to reduce the need for cooking at home. Demand is growing. This tendency applies not only to side dishes that are relatively easy to cook (for example, boiled foods and fried foods), but also to foods that are simply served with moist fresh food such as salads and sashimi. It is.

[0003] By the way, when such wet foodstuffs are put into a predetermined container to form a sealed package (package), moisture management in the pack during display or storage in a refrigerated state is difficult. is important. That is, in order to maintain the freshness of a wet food product, it is necessary to pay attention to excessive dehydration of the food product, while treating the water leaching from the food product in some way. If a large amount of water is stored at the bottom of the pack container and the food in the container is immersed in the water, the portion of the food immersed in the water will be damaged earlier, and the appearance is also undesirable. . Therefore, conventionally, in such a wet food pack, an auxiliary material such as a water-absorbent sheet member typically made of synthetic resin fiber or Japanese paper is put in the pack container. By absorbing the water exuding from the product into the sheet, it was devised to prevent excessive water from accumulating at the bottom of the container.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, placing such a water-absorbent sheet member in a pack container and arranging the food thereon may, on the contrary, promote the exudation of moisture from the food. Such promotion of water exudation leads to excessive dehydration when packing a gel food such as tofu containing a large amount of water, thereby deteriorating the quality of the gel food. This is not preferable because it may occur.

[0005] The present invention solves the problem of moisture management when packing the above-mentioned gelled foodstuffs in a sealed state, and an object of the present invention is to solve the problem of gels contained in a sealable container. Provided is a food pack configured so that excess water is not excessively stored at the bottom of the container while maintaining the water content of the gel food so as not to deteriorate the quality (freshness) of the food. That is.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, a water-absorbent sheet member is disposed at the bottom of the inner surface of a container capable of loading food items, and a collapsible member is disposed above the water-absorbent sheet member. The edible plant sheet material having moisture is disposed on the upper surface of the colander member, and the food product pack (hereinafter referred to as “the food product pack” (hereinafter referred to as “the food product pack”) is sealed with the gel food product placed on the upper surface of the edible plant sheet material. This is called the “food package of the present invention.”).

[0007] In this specification, a "foodstuff pack" is constituted by putting foodstuffs in a sealable container (typically, a transparent or translucent case formed of a synthetic resin such as PET). Closed package. Further, in this specification, the term “colander member” refers to a member on which foods or the like, typically formed in a tray (basin) shape, on which a large number of eyes (gap) through which water can flow are formed. Say. Further, in the present specification, the “edible plant sheet material” refers to a sheet-like member formed from an edible portion (that is, a non-toxic portion) of a plant body. As used herein, the term "gel food product" refers to a food product having a high water content, which has lost fluidity and has been solidified into a jelly-like food product having some elasticity and hardness. Therefore, tofu (yakitofu, silken tofu, egg tofu, etc.), agar, konjac, warabimochi, etc. are typical examples included in the gel foodstuff in this specification.

In the food pack of the present invention, the water content of the gel food can be kept at an appropriate level by arranging the edible plant sheet material on the cascade member and the water-absorbent sheet member. . That is, while excess water of the gel food is absorbed by the water-absorbent sheet member via the edible plant sheet material and the collapsible member, the edible plant sheet material having moisture is dehydrated from the gel food. As a result, there is no excessive leaching of water from the gel food as a result of interposing as a buffer material. For this reason, in the food pack of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a large amount of water from accumulating at the bottom of the container and to prevent the deterioration of the quality of the gel food product due to excessive leaching of water for a long time. Therefore, according to the food pack of the present invention, while maintaining the quality of the gel food, a relatively long display at a supermarket or a convenience store and / or a comparison in an unopened state at the purchaser's home. Storage for a long time. In addition, the edible plant sheet material can be eaten together with the gel food, and even if the edible plant sheet material is added to the pack container, the amount of non-combustible waste per pack is not increased.

Further, a preferable food pack of the present invention is a food pack characterized in that the edible plant sheet material is fresh leafy vegetables (hereinafter referred to as “the second food pack of the present invention”). ). In the second foodstuff pack of the present invention, fresh leaves of leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage (that is, leaves that are not wilted while retaining moisture; the same applies hereinafter) are contained in the container as the above edible plant sheet material. Deploy. For this reason, a moderate elasticity and random undulations unique to fresh plant tissue are imparted to the surface of the edible plant sheet material. As a result, according to the second food pack of the present invention, the excess water contained in the gel foodstuff passes through undulations and gaps on the surface of the edible plant sheet material, which is a fresh leaf of leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage. To prevent water from flowing down quickly and being absorbed by the water-absorbent sheet member and accumulating a large amount of water at the bottom of the container. Can be maintained for a long time. According to the second foodstuff pack of the present invention, the degree of the quality (that is, the water content) of the gel foodstuff can be indirectly determined by externally determining the degree of atrophy of the fresh leaf. .

[0010] Furthermore, a particularly preferred food pack of the present invention is a food pack in which the gel food is tofu in the second food pack of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "third food pack of the present invention"). Grocery pack "). In the third food pack of the present invention, the water content of tofu (typically, tofu), which is a gel foodstuff that has a large amount of water and easily breaks down, is kept at an appropriate level, and fresh leaves of leafy vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage are kept. The edible plant sheet material can be stacked in a voluminous form while protecting the gel form of the tofu by the undulation and elasticity of the surface of the edible plant sheet material. Therefore, according to the third food pack of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the food pack of the present invention, the quality (water content) of tofu (typically, tofu) is appropriately maintained. In particular, tofu can be served in the pack container to attract the purchaser.

[0011] Furthermore, a particularly preferable third foodstuff pack of the present invention is a foodstuff pack (hereinafter referred to as "the foodstuff pack of the present invention") in which a groove capable of storing water is formed at the bottom of the inner surface of the container. Fourth grocery pack "). According to the fourth foodstuff pack of the present invention, a large amount of surplus water flows down when a particularly watery tofu (eg, tofu) is loaded on the upper surface of the edible plant sheet material. Even if the water cannot be absorbed by the sheet member, the water that cannot be absorbed flows into a groove (dent) provided at the bottom of the container. Therefore, according to the fourth food pack of the present invention, tofu can be loaded in a container together with a large amount of water so as not to break the shape of the tofu, and at the same time, the upper surface of the water-absorbent sheet member and the collapsible member can be loaded. Water accumulates on the upper surface, making it difficult for edible plant sheet members and tofu to be flooded.

[0012]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the food pack of the present invention (including the above-described second, third, and fourth food packs; the same applies hereinafter) will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a food pack 1 (hereinafter, abbreviated as “the present pack 1”) according to the present embodiment, and shows a state in which a lid 3 is covered. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a main part of the present pack 1, showing a state where no gel food is put. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view in which a side view (right side) and a cross-sectional view (left side) for schematically explaining the main structure of the present pack 1 are combined. Is shown.

As shown in FIG. 1, the present pack 1 roughly includes a sealable container 2 corresponding to the main body of the present pack 1, and a lid 3 corresponding to the container 2, having the same shape. The two water-absorbent sheet members 6a and 6b, the collapsible member 4, the fresh lettuce leaf 5, and the tofu 10 (here, the tofu 10) which is a typical example of the gel-like food placed on the lettuce leaf 5 Tofu). As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the container 2 according to the present embodiment is made of a synthetic resin such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and has a diameter (bottom inner diameter) of about 10 to 15 cm and a depth of about 4 to 7 cm. This is a transparent foodstuff loading container 2 that has been formed in advance into a round bowl shape. Thus, an engaging edge portion 2a for sealingly engaging with the lid 3 is formed on the peripheral edge portion. At the bottom of the container 2, a concave-convex shape 2 b is formed in advance from the central portion in a resin molding step in a radial manner. That is, a groove capable of storing water corresponding to the concave / convex shape 2b (ie, a concave portion on the inner surface side of the concave / convex shape 2b; typically, a groove having a depth of 2 to 3 mm). (A groove width of 4 to 5 mm) is formed. As a result, water that cannot be absorbed by the two rectangular water-absorbent sheet members 6a and 6b, which will be described later, accumulates in the groove, and the upper surfaces of the rectangular water-absorbent sheet members 6a and 6b and the collapsible member 4 are flooded. Can be avoided.

The lid 3 according to the present embodiment is a transparent lid 3 made of synthetic resin such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or the like and formed in advance to the same size as the circumference of the container 2. A hook-shaped engaging portion 3a is formed on a peripheral portion of the lid 3 so that the engaging edge portion 2a formed on the container 2 is fitted and locked. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 3, the space inside the container 2 can be sealed by putting the lid 3 on the container 2 and fitting the engaging edge 2a into the engaging portion 3a. In this specification, the term "sealed" refers to a closed state in which the contents of the food pack of the present invention do not flow out, and is a strict level at which gas molecules inside the container cannot move to the outside. It does not refer to the shield state at the time. It is well known that the sealed state of the container 2 can be further improved by wrapping the entire outer surfaces of the container 2 and the lid 3 with a thin synthetic resin film for food packaging.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, on the inner surface (bottom surface) of the container 2, two rectangular water-absorbing sheet members 6a and 6b made of synthetic resin fibers such as nylon cross and overlap. It is arranged in the state where it was. Thereby, the water accumulated at the bottom of the container 2 can be absorbed. Thus, the collapsible member 4 is disposed above the water absorbent sheet members 6a and 6b. The collapsible member 4 is a round tray-shaped drainer formed by knitting a ladder-like thin material 4a, typically made of natural bamboo or synthetic resin, in a lattice shape. Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, water is allowed to flow down from the gaps (eyes) 4b between the thin materials 4a woven in a lattice. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, fresh lettuce leaves 5 are arranged on the upper surface of the collet member 4. This lettuce leaf 5 is fresh and does not lose its characteristic elasticity and moisture. In addition, since the leaf is a natural plant, the whole leaf is not smooth and has undulations (see FIG. 3). When a large lettuce leaf is not supplied, several small lettuce leaves may be arranged (partially overlapped) on the collapsible member 4. Thus, as shown in FIG. 1, on the upper surface of the lettuce leaf 5, some clumps of tofu 10 are loaded. Thereafter, the inside of the container 2 is sealed by covering the lid 3 as described above.

As a result of configuring the present pack 1 as described above, the present pack 1 prevents a large amount of water from accumulating at the bottom of the container 2. In addition, deterioration of the quality of the tofu 10 (here, tofu) caused by excessive leaching of water is prevented for a long time. In addition, it is possible to keep moderately the moisture of the tofu 10 which has a large amount of moisture and is easily broken. Furthermore, by being held by fresh lettuce leaves 5 having a moderate undulation and elasticity, the gel shape of the tofu 10 can be protected, and a voluminous loading state can be maintained (FIG. 1). Since the container 2 and the lid 3 are transparent, the quality (water content) of the tofu 10 can be indirectly determined by externally determining the degree of atrophy of the lettuce leaf 5.

Although the preferred embodiment of the food pack of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the shape and size of the present pack 1. For example, instead of the lettuce leaf 5, fresh leaf of cabbage or Chinese cabbage (preferably the outer leaves are preferable) may be used. In addition, the edible plant sheet material may be radish or ginseng stripped of katsura. Further, other auxiliary materials (for example, various food freshness holding materials) can be appropriately disposed inside the container.

[0018]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the present invention, excess moisture is removed from the bottom of the container while maintaining the water content of the gelled food so as not to deteriorate the quality (freshness) of the gelled food placed in the sealable container. A food pack configured to not accumulate in the food product.

That is, according to the food pack of the present invention, as a result of arranging the collapsible member on the water-absorbent sheet member and arranging the edible plant sheet material thereon, it is possible to include the gel foodstuff. A large amount of water can be prevented from accumulating at the bottom of the container while keeping the water volume at an appropriate level. For this reason, according to the food pack of the present invention, the deterioration of the quality of the gel food due to the exudation of excessive moisture is prevented for a long time, and the display and / or purchaser for a relatively long time in supermarkets, convenience stores, etc. Storage at home for a relatively long time in an unopened state.

According to the second foodstuff pack of the present invention having the above-described structure, the edible plant sheet material composed of fresh leaves of leafy vegetables such as lettuce has a gel-like food by the moisture of the edible plant sheet material. The water content of the product can be maintained appropriately for a long time. In addition, by externally determining the degree of atrophy of the fresh leaf, the quality (ie, water content) of the gel food can be indirectly determined. In addition, according to the third food pack of the present invention having the above-mentioned structure, the surface of the edible plant sheet material which is a fresh leaf of leafy vegetables while keeping moderately the moisture content of tofu (yakitofu, etc.), which tends to collapse easily. Due to the undulation and elasticity of the tofu, the gel form of the tofu can be protected and arranged in a voluminous form so as to attract the purchaser. In addition, according to the fourth food pack of the present invention having the above-described structure, even if the tofu is loaded in a container with a large amount of water so as not to break the shape of the tofu which easily breaks down due to high water content, the water absorbing property is maintained. Water does not easily accumulate on the upper surface of the sheet member or the upper surface of the collapsible member, and the edible plant sheet member (leaf leaf) or tofu can be prevented from being flooded.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a food pack according to the present invention according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a main part of the food pack of the present invention according to one embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view schematically showing a main structure of the food pack of the present invention according to one embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pack 2 Container 2a Engagement edge part 2b Irregular shape 3 Lid 3a Engagement part 4 Collar member 5 Lettuce leaf 6a, 6b Water-absorbent sheet member 10 Tofu

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification code FI B65D 81/26 B65D 81/26 H

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A water-absorbent sheet member is disposed at the bottom of an inner surface of a container on which foodstuffs can be loaded, and a collapsible member is disposed above the water-absorbent sheet member. A food pack, wherein an edible plant sheet material having: is disposed, and the edible plant sheet material is hermetically sealed with a gel-like food product placed on an upper surface thereof. 2. The foodstuff pack according to claim 1, wherein the edible plant sheet material is fresh leafy vegetable leaves. 3. The gelled food product is tofu.
Grocery pack as described in. 4. The food pack according to claim 3, wherein a groove capable of storing water is formed in a bottom portion of the inner surface of the container.