Promark Brands, Inc.

Ore-ida Foods, Inc.

Linda E Tiffany

Gary Neff

Patricia A Mason

A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solids content of 40-50% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for the potato pieces is formed from a single-piece blank provided with a pair of microwave susceptor surfaces and reinforced corners. A removable lid contacts the potato pieces during microwave reconstitute.

Processing method for microwavable french fries

A microwavable crinkle-cut French fry potato includes deep groves and coatings of oil and encapsulated salt. Crinkle-cut potato pieces are prepared with a solids content of 40&#x2013;50% by weight, frozen, sprayed with oil and coated with encapsulated salt. A carton for the potato pieces is formed from a single-piece blank provided with a pair of microwave susceptor surfaces and reinforced corners. A removable lid contacts the potato pieces during microwave reconstitution.

Process for making microwavable French fries

The present invention relates to a process for preparing frozen potato products, wherein raw potatoes are cut into a desired shape. The particular improvement which comprises the present invention is the added step of passing the potato pieces through an aqueous solution of food grade color, i.e. annatto or yellow dye. Such treatment provides potato pieces having a light golden yellow color upon emerging from said color solution. The colored pieces may then be additionally cooked and frozen for packaging and sale. Final preparation for consumption of the pieces is by reheating for a few minutes in an oven or deep frying.

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Ontario, OR, United States of America

Linda E Tiffany