The present invention relates to a foldable paper container for cooking and, more particularly, to a foldable paper container for cooking in which the paper can easily be folded and used as a container. The foldable paper container for cooking, of the present invention, is configured such that when forming a container by folding, fixing portions that connect side wall portions and connection portions are folded in directions opposite to protruding directions such that the side wall portions and the connection portions maintain a folded state.

Disclosed is a proposed packaging container for food comprising of: a container in a shape to contain a first food; a strainer part, through which a plurality of strainer holes passes and in which a second food distinct from the first food is contained, stacked on top of the container; and a cover configured to seal the container and strainer part, wherein a relatively protruding communication hole is formed in the center of the strainer part and communicates with the container to induce convection of steam throughout the package. According to such a configuration, the original state and taste of the packaged foods can be maintained even for long-term packaging, which contributes to the improvement of packaging quality.

Improvements in and relating to a cooking apparatus A container (201) for storing and steaming food is disclosed, together with a packaged food product, a method of packaging food items and a method of cooking food items. The container (201) comprises a first compartment (202) for containing a steam source and a second compartment (203) for containing at least one food item. The second compartment (203) is disposed above the first compartment (202). Preferably, the first compartment (202) is separated from the second compartment (203) by a partition (221) and an adjustable barrier (240), the partition (201) comprising at least one opening (223) for admitting water vapour into the second compartment (203) from the first compartment (202). Preferably, the adjustable barrier (240) is movable from a) a food storing configuration in which the adjustable barrier (240) prevents flow of at least one of i) liquid and ii) gas from the first compartment (202) to the second compartment (203), to b) a food steaming configuration in which at least one of i) liquid and ii) gas is able to flow between the first and second compartments (202, 203).

A package for food products being capable of being subjected to a heating step, comprising: a first container, which has an access opening engaged by a first closing element; a second container, which has an access opening engaged by a second closing element; the containers are configurable between a preservation condition, in which they are separated and closed by their closing elements, and an operating condition, in which the closing elements are disconnected from the respective containers and the latter are coupled together at their respective access openings.

Provided is an instant noodles container lid that provides indication according to elapse of time from the start of boiling water process. An instant noodles container lid includes a surface member, an intermediate member, and a seal base member having a sealant layer in order, respectively, from one surface side. The surface member has a printed layer in an area other than a first area. The intermediate member includes a paper layer, a printed layer, a filling layer, and a wax layer in order, respectively, from the one surface side, and the wax layer is in a second area that covers the first area. A first half cut is formed from the surface member into the paper layer, in the first area. A second half cut is formed in the second area from the filling layer into the paper layer in a portion outside of the first area.

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a pouch for cooking a food product and a method of making a pouch for cooking The pouch for cooking a food product may have a film, a longitudinal seal so as to form a sealed tube, a first transverse seal at a first end of the pouch, and a second transverse seal at a second end of the pouch. The pouch may have a surface area to food product volume ratio from 3:1 to 9:1. The pouch may have at least one layer with at least 5% polybutylene. The longitudinal seal may extend from the first end of the pouch to the second end of the pouch. The longitudinal seal may seal the film to itself.

A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product.

A packaging for foods includes a container within which at least two enclosures are inserted. Each enclosure is configured to contain a different type of frozen prepared food product. The food product is preferably chosen from among a first course, a second course, a side dish, an oven-baked product and the like.

An ovenable cooking apparatus for facilitating the cooking of food components while maintaining the separateness thereof may include a first container for holding a first food component, and a second container for holding a second food component. The separation of the first food component from the second food component maintains the surface area for the first and second food components to facilitate heating of the first and second food components. The first food component may have a liquid based content for producing steam when heated, and one or both of the first container and the second container may define a passage for providing airflow and steam flow for contacting the second container and/or the second foodstuff and heating or steaming the second food component. Additionally, the second container may be steam impermeable for cooking bread and the like.

A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product.