Microwave Popcorn Arrangement

Abstract

A microwaveable popcorn bag arrangement is provided. The bag includes a multi-ply construction, wherein one or more of the plies, comprises non-fluorocarbon treated paper. A preferred two-ply arrangement is provided, with a preferred porosity of non-fluorocarbon treated paper used as the inner and outer ply. Techniques of folding the bag arrangement providing a desirable configuration, are provided.

1 . A microwaveable popcorn arrangement comprising:
 (a) a folded bag arrangement having an interior and comprising an inner ply of non-fluorocarbon treated paper and an outer ply of non-fluorocarbon treated paper;
 (i) the inner ply having a porosity of no greater than 300,000 Gurley-sec; and 
 (ii) the outer ply having a porosity no greater than 30,000 Gurley-sec; and, 
   (b) a popcorn charge including unpopped popcorn kernels and an oil/fat component positioned within the bag interior.   
     
     
         2 . A microwaveable popcorn arrangement according to  claim 1  wherein:
 (a) the inner ply has a porosity of no greater than 600,000 Gurley-sec; and,   (b) the outer ply has a porosity of no greater than 35,000 Gurley-sec.   
     
     
         3 . A microwaveable popcorn arrangement according to  claim 2  wherein:
 (a) the inner ply has a porosity of no greater than 950,000 Gurley-sec; and,   (b) the outer ply has a porosity of no greater than 40,000 Gurley-sec.   
     
     
         4 . A microwaveable popcorn arrangement according to  claim 3  including:
 (a) a microwave interactive construction positioned between the inner ply of non-fluorocarbon treated paper and the outer ply of non-fluorocarbon treated paper.   
     
     
         5 . A microwaveable popcorn arrangement according to  claim 4  wherein:
 (a) the popcorn charge comprises: at least 50 grams of unpopped popcorn kernels; and, at least 20 grams of an oil/fat component having a melting point no greater than 54.4° C.   
     
     
         6 . A microwaveable popcorn arrangement according to  claim 5  wherein:
 (a) the folded bag comprises first and second opposite face panels joined by first and second, opposite, inwardly directed side gussets.