Patent ID: 8337922
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: A23B,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method for packaging crabmeat comprising the steps of: providing a flexible pouch comprising a multi-layer film, wherein said multi-layer film comprises at least one of polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, aluminum and polypropylene; placing a volume of crabmeat into said flexible pouch; after said crabmeat has been placed into said flexible pouch, controlling a volume of ambient air in said flexible pouch to obtain an ambient air to crabmeat ratio within said flexible pouch of about 13-20% by volume such that anaerobic bacterial growth within said flexible pouch is prevented; sealing said flexible pouch to maintain said ambient air to crabmeat ratio within said flexible pouch; and after said sealing step, pasteurizing said flexible pouch for 80 to 160 minutes at a temperature ranging from about 185° F. to about 189° F.