The present inventive concept relates to a nozzle-type apparatus for automatically mixing a raw material and a seasoning according to a degree of viscosity of the seasoning, more specifically to an apparatus for automatically feeding a seasoning and mixing the seasoning and a raw material. The apparatus includes: a plurality of mixing containers in each of which the raw material is put; a seasoning discharger located on top of one side of each mixing container and adapted to adjust a temperature of the seasoning to spray the seasoning into the corresponding mixing container; a plurality of agitators located inside each mixing container to mix the seasoning and the raw material; and a controller for selectively controlling the operations of the seasoning discharger and the plurality of agitators.

A dry food dispensing device for controlling the portion size of the dispensed food, comprising a storage receptacle for containing dry foods, wherein the receptacle is seated over a base providing a housing for a dispensing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism comprising: a turnable free flow valve having wings, capable of rotation to an opening angle defined by a position limiter; and a depressible handle for controlling the free flow valve via the position limiter, wherein the dispensing mechanism releases a portion of the dry food, with the portion being determined by a user as a function of time the turnable free flow valve is held at the opening angle.

A dry food dispensing device for controlling the portion size of the dispensed food, comprising a storage receptacle for containing dry foods, wherein the receptacle is seated over a base providing a housing for a dispensing mechanism, the dispensing mechanism comprising: a turnable free flow valve having wings, capable of rotation to an opening angle defined by a position limiter; and a depressible handle for controlling the free flow valve via the position limiter, wherein the dispensing mechanism releases a portion of the dry food, with the portion being determined by a user as a function of time the turnable free flow valve is held at the opening angle.

A container-dispenser (100) provided with one or more chambers (30a) formed by fixed or removable walls (40) mating with notches and grooves formed on surfaces inside a container body (30c), the chambers sealed by a rotatable lid (10) with a port (20) or spout (10d) on a top side, and a center post seal (62a) with an array of spoke-like lid channels (62b) radiating outwards to a perimeter channel (64) on an underside of the lid forming a series of adjacent hollow spaces (62). A funnel (50) having a neck (50b) approximating a shape of the opening of the container body (30) created by a center post (30c) and an interior container wall (30h) is also provided. The spout or port allows access to a quantity of stored powder or pieced foods stored in the chambers, and the funnel allows each chamber to be easily and securely filled.

A container-dispenser (100) provided with one or more chambers (30a) formed by fixed or removable walls (40) mating with notches and grooves formed on surfaces inside a container body (30c), the chambers sealed by a rotatable lid (10) with a port (20) or spout (10d) on a top side, and a center post seal (62a) with an array of spoke-like lid channels (62b) radiating outwards to a perimeter channel (64) on an underside of the lid forming a series of adjacent hollow spaces (62). A funnel (50) having a neck (50b) approximating a shape of the opening of the container body (30) created by a center post (30c) and an interior container wall (30h) is also provided. The spout or port allows access to a quantity of stored powder or pieced foods stored in the chambers, and the funnel allows each chamber to be easily and securely filled.

Some embodiments of the current invention relate to an automatic and/or sanitary dry goods dispenser. Optionally, a manual dispenser may be upgraded for automatic dispensing. For example, a motor optionally opens and/or closes a dispensing valve fully and/or partially. For example, the opening and closing may be adjusted to achieve a desired flow rate and/or dispensing volume. Optionally, the device may include a valve biased to a closed configuration. Optionally, a motor that opens the valve for a fixed time and/or for as long as a switch remains in an activated and/or oscillates the valve. Additionally or alternatively, a manual operation option is available. In some embodiments, the opening and/or closing may be preprogrammed. For example, a user will purchase goods and/or a program will be transferred to the dispenser according to his purchase.

An ingredient storage receptacle apparatus includes a stand, a container, a housing, a roller positionable in the housing, a hopper, and a clip removably attachable to the hopper. The stand may be configured to receive the container, the housing, and the hopper. A user deposits ingredients into the hopper, where the ingredients proceed to troughs on the roller. The user may rotate the roller to deposit a predetermined, desired amount of ingredients into the container.

An ingredient storage receptacle apparatus includes a stand, a container, a housing, a roller positionable in the housing, a hopper, and a clip removably attachable to the hopper. The stand may be configured to receive the container, the housing, and the hopper. A user deposits ingredients into the hopper, where the ingredients proceed to troughs on the roller. The user may rotate the roller to deposit a predetermined, desired amount of ingredients into the container.