Packaging method for macaroni and cheese meals which includes a moisture resistant flavoring packet

Abstract

A packaging method for macaroni and cheese meals which includes a conveyance structure, macaroni noodles, a moisture resistant containment package capable of holding a flavoring liquid and a promotional reference to the invention located on the exterior of said conveyance structure.

Claims

1. A packaging method for macaroni and cheese meals which includes a moisture resistant package consisting of a liquid flavoring ingredient, comprising; a. a conveyance structure with an interior reservoir capable of holding a variety of independent ingredients and, b. a volume of macaroni noodles.

2. The moisture resistant package of claim 1 being capable of containing at least one compartmental reservoir.

3. The liquid flavoring ingredient of claim 1 which is capable of a prolonged shelf life.

4. The liquid flavoring ingredient of claim 1 being of a fluidic composition capable of being dispelled from said moisture resistant package through gravitational momentum.

5. The packaging method of claim 1 which includes a promotional account located on the exterior side of said conveyance structure which refers to said liquid flavoring ingredient.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0032] FIG. A is a perspective view of a typical macaroni and cheese packaging system including the conveyance structure 1; the macaroni noodles 2; the powdered cheese flavor ingredient 3; and an additional moisture resistant package which contains a flavoring ingredient 4, and a promotional reference to the liquid flavor packet which is presented upon the exterior surface of the conveyance structure 5. 10 illustrates a typical promotional field used In the sales of macaroni and cheese packages which includes an illustration. 11 indicates another location on the exterior promotional surface of a conveyance structure which includes text. 12 provides a textual reference within a promotional field to catch the consumers visual notice. 13 includes an example of an area located on the exterior of the conveyance structure where another promotional reference may be located.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0033] I have invented a new packaging method to provide the consumer with additional flavor choices with their purchase of macaroni and cheese meals at their local supermarket.

[0034] The following description of the preferred embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or its uses.

[0035] FIG. A shows a perspective view of a common packaging system for macaroni and cheese meals. My packaging system includes a conveyance structure 1 which internally contains macaroni noodles 2, a powdered cheese ingredient 3, with item 4 identified in FIG. A as an additional moisture resistant package which contains a flavoring liquid.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment my packaging method adds a liquid flavor packet within the conveyance structure to accompany the standard ingredients of a macaroni and cheese meal.

[0037] The consumer prepares the meal by one of two methods. The first method being to boil water on a traditional stove top burner in a metal pan or in the second method cooking is done in a microwave oven using a microwaveable safe container.

[0038] In the first method the macaroni noodles 2 are placed into boiling water and are allowed to remain until softened. In the microwave method, water is added to the macaroni noodles within a microwavable container after which the container and contents are placed into a microwave oven for a time setting specified in the cooking directions. After a period of time the macaroni noodles 2 become soft where after the consumer drains the water from the cooking container and adds the ingredients of the powdered cheese flavoring packet 3 to the macaroni noodles 2 in the cooking container while stirring the contents until they are thoroughly mixed together. With the stove top method of preparation the consumer may add their own milk or margarine or butter and mix the contents together to provide the mixture with a more creamy texture.

[0039] Once the previous steps have been completed, the consumer opens the liquid flavoring packet and pours the ingredients into the macaroni and cheese mixture stirring all ingredients together. Upon thorough mixing the meal is ready to be served.

[0040] In the purchasing of a macaroni and cheese meal the consumer has a wide variety of options with which to make a decision. To attract the consumers attention the manufacturer will print at least one promotional field on the exterior surface of the packaged components. These promotional fields can be interpreted as areas within the visual display of the overall structure which may graphics including photos or text based phrases.

[0041] Kraft macaroni and cheese is a dominant supplier of macaroni and cheese meals and as they are a typical user of promotional practices, I have included a sample of promotional phrases they use within the parameters of my drawings within this patent application.

[0042] The promotional samples are noted in the drawings to portray an example of how promotional graphics are used with macaroni and cheese meals. The illustrations provided should not be interpreted as the only phrases or visual attractions that may be used in the execution of my claims. With my invention any area located on the exterior of the conveyance structure can be used to position a promotional graphic, phrase, text or other account identifying the liquid flavoring ingredients located within the conveyance structure.