Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product with respiratory capacity for its conservation and later steam cooking

Abstract

The present invention refers to a method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product with respiratory capacity for its conservation and later steam cooking in a microwave oven characterised in that the method comprises washing of the food product injecting ozone in the washing water, introduction of the washed food product in a container, thermosealing of the container containing the product with a transparent material provided with one or more vents for the escape of the steam, and later application of a vacuum with the aim of conditioning the container

1 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product with respiratory activity during the packaging and conservation, for its conservation and later steam cooking in a microwave oven, wherein it comprises the following operational phases: 
 storing of the food product in chambers with ozone;    washing of the food product with injection of ozone in the water used for washing;    introduction of the washed food product in a container;    thermosealing of the container containing the product with a transparent material provided with one or more vents for the escape of steam;    application of a vacuum to the container for its conditioning.    
   
   
       2 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to  claim 1 , wherein the injection of ozone in the storage, washing and drying is done in a controlled fashion and in the absence of chemicals.  
   
   
       3 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to either of  claim 1 , wherein said fresh food product possesses a degree of intrinsic humidity of between 60% and 90%.  
   
   
       4 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to any of  claim 1 , wherein said fresh food product possesses a degree of intrinsic humidity of between 75% and 85%.  
   
   
       5 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to any of  claim 1 , wherein the fresh food product is raw potatoes.  
   
   
       6 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to  claim 1 , wherein said potatoes are presented in one of the following forms: unpealed, pealed, pealed and cut, or unpealed and cut.  
   
   
       7 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to either of  claim 2 , wherein said fresh food product possesses a degree of intrinsic humidity of between 60% and 90%.  
   
   
       8 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to any of  claim 2 , wherein said fresh food product possesses a degree of intrinsic humidity of between 75% and 85%.  
   
   
       9 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to any of  claim 3 , wherein said fresh food product possesses a degree of intrinsic humidity of between 75% and 85%.  
   
   
       10 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to any of  claim 2 , wherein the fresh food product is raw potatoes.  
   
   
       11 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to any of  claim 3 , wherein the fresh food product is raw potatoes.  
   
   
       12 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to any of  claim 4 , wherein the fresh food product is raw potatoes.  
   
   
       13 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to  claim 2 , wherein said potatoes are presented in one of the following forms: unpealed, pealed, pealed and cut, or unpealed and cut.  
   
   
       14 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to  claim 3 , wherein said potatoes are presented in one of the following forms: unpealed, pealed, pealed and cut, or unpealed and cut.  
   
   
       15 . Method of preparation and packaging of a fresh food product according to  claim 4 , wherein said potatoes are presented in one of the following forms: unpealed, pealed, pealed and cut, or unpealed and cut.