Patent ID: 6635291
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: A21D,B65D

Abstract:
A packaging system for refrigerated leavened dough comprising:(a) a package, said package being capable of maintaining the stability of said dough over time at refrigerated temperatures; (b) a leavened dough within said package comprising from about 20 wt- % to 40 wt- % water, from about 40 wt- % to 70 wt- % flour, and from about 0.1 wt- % to 5.0 wt- % of a leavening agent; and (c) a seal, said seal configured in relationship to said package so that said package is capable of maintaining an internal equilibrium pressure of less than about 35 psig at refrigeration temperatures resulting from generation of gases by leavening agent in said dough; said dough, when baked, being capable of achieving a specific volume of from about 3 cc/g to 7 cc/g, and said seal having a strength which is about 8 lbs/in or less in peel.