The present disclosure relates to (i) a method for preparing a food with a food preparation apparatus and (ii) an electrically operable spice dispensing device for performing the method. The food preparation apparatus has a food preparation space. The spice dispensing device comprises a spice chamber for storing a spice and a dosing device through which a spice can be removed from the spice chamber in a dosed manner. Even without expert knowledge, the present disclosure enables seasoning without any errors during the preparation of a food.

The present disclosure relates to (i) a method for preparing a food with a food preparation apparatus and (ii) an electrically operable spice dispensing device for performing the method. The food preparation apparatus has a food preparation space. The spice dispensing device comprises a spice chamber for storing a spice and a dosing device through which a spice can be removed from the spice chamber in a dosed manner. Even without expert knowledge, the present disclosure enables seasoning without any errors during the preparation of a food.

A dispenser of disposable containers for the preparation of beverages has a hopper to contain a plurality of disposable containers, a discharge unit to discharge the disposable containers, and a dispensing wheel, which receives disposable containers from the hopper, dispenses disposable containers to the discharge unit, is interchangeable to reconfigure the dispenser depending on the shape and/or size of the disposable containers, and is releasably connectable to an actuating device of the dispensing wheel.

A dispenser of disposable containers for the preparation of beverages has a hopper to contain a plurality of disposable containers, a discharge unit to discharge the disposable containers, and a dispensing wheel, which receives disposable containers from the hopper, dispenses disposable containers to the discharge unit, is interchangeable to reconfigure the dispenser depending on the shape and/or size of the disposable containers, and is releasably connectable to an actuating device of the dispensing wheel.

A cooking apparatus (1) according to the present invention includes an acquisition component (341), a condition determination component (343), a supply unit (20), and an operation control component (344). The supply unit includes acquisition paths (211, 221, 231) that acquire the seasoning liquids from reserve tanks (T1 to T3), return paths (212, 222, 232) that return the seasoning liquids from the acquisition paths to the reserve tanks, supply paths (213, 223, 233) that supply the seasoning liquids from the acquisition paths to the container, and connection switch units (214, 224, 234) that switch connection among the paths by being controlled by the operation control component. The operation control component connects the acquisition paths to the supply paths when the seasoning liquids are supplied to the container, and connects the acquisition paths to the return paths when the seasoning liquids are not supplied to the container.

A cooking apparatus (1) according to the present invention includes an acquisition component (341), a condition determination component (343), a supply unit (20), and an operation control component (344). The supply unit includes acquisition paths (211, 221, 231) that acquire the seasoning liquids from reserve tanks (T1 to T3), return paths (212, 222, 232) that return the seasoning liquids from the acquisition paths to the reserve tanks, supply paths (213, 223, 233) that supply the seasoning liquids from the acquisition paths to the container, and connection switch units (214, 224, 234) that switch connection among the paths by being controlled by the operation control component. The operation control component connects the acquisition paths to the supply paths when the seasoning liquids are supplied to the container, and connects the acquisition paths to the return paths when the seasoning liquids are not supplied to the container.

The present invention is about an automatic cooking system for autonomous cooking using a portable smart cooker. The smart cooker undertakes such autonomous cooking through appropriate pressure control and using a meal pod that comprises of multi-dispenser units for automated dispensing of ingredients, following the instructions in a digital recipe. The smart cooker allows user controls through touch-screen digital interface along with app-controlled applications.

The present invention is about an automatic cooking system for autonomous cooking using a portable smart cooker. The smart cooker undertakes such autonomous cooking through appropriate pressure control and using a meal pod that comprises of multi-dispenser units for automated dispensing of ingredients, following the instructions in a digital recipe. The smart cooker allows user controls through touch-screen digital interface along with app-controlled applications.

A dispenser (5) comprising a body (10) and a removable magazine (11) in which a product pouch (175) is held. The body (10) and magazine (11) form an asymmetric interior volume similar to the shape of the pouch (175). The dispenser(5) includes a grip (28) and actuator (30) at an actuator end and a ratcheting drive system disposed on opposite sides of the interior volume. The drive system applies a symmetric pushing force on a squeeze pusher (32) that is slidably disposed in the interior volume. The squeeze pusher (32) applies pressure to the pouch (175) to dispense the product. The magazine (11) and pouch (175) may be ejected once the squeeze pusher (32) is ratcheted to the dispensing end. Once ejected, the squeeze pusher (32) is disengaged from the drive system. A magazine (11) with a new pouch (175) may be inserted into the body (10), which automatically positions the squeeze pusher (32) at the actuating end and reengages the drive system for further dispensing.

A dispenser (5) comprising a body (10) and a removable magazine (11) in which a product pouch (175) is held. The body (10) and magazine (11) form an asymmetric interior volume similar to the shape of the pouch (175). The dispenser(5) includes a grip (28) and actuator (30) at an actuator end and a ratcheting drive system disposed on opposite sides of the interior volume. The drive system applies a symmetric pushing force on a squeeze pusher (32) that is slidably disposed in the interior volume. The squeeze pusher (32) applies pressure to the pouch (175) to dispense the product. The magazine (11) and pouch (175) may be ejected once the squeeze pusher (32) is ratcheted to the dispensing end. Once ejected, the squeeze pusher (32) is disengaged from the drive system. A magazine (11) with a new pouch (175) may be inserted into the body (10), which automatically positions the squeeze pusher (32) at the actuating end and reengages the drive system for further dispensing.