Dunkin' Donuts

Donatos Pizzeria Corporation

Wayne K Spillner

Michael D Cataldo

Melanie A Reynolds

Robert P Pitts

Richard Golden

Patricia A Vincente

A proofer ( ) is disclosed for making yeast-raised baked goods having an extended shelf life. The proofer includes a proofing chamber ( ) in which heat, humidity, and airflow are more uniform. A process is provided for proofing the raw dough to provide an extended shelf life yeast-raised product Additionally, an extended shelf life product is provided.

Proofer and process for producing extended shelf life yeast-raised baked goods and extended shelf life yeast-raised baked goods

An apparatus for cold-holding food product. The apparatus comprises a cabinet carrying a refrigeration unit including a plurality of refrigerated shelves. The plurality of refrigerated shelves are adapted to frost on both sides under the control of the refrigeration unit to thereby maintain the quality of food product held on the shelves. To allow for the drainage of any melting frost, the plurality of shelves may be angled and a drain pan system included to direct the water away from the shelves to a drain or condensate evaporator during defrost periods. To prevent the removal of frost with the unloading of food products from the shelves, wire racks or trivets may be used to elevate the food product on baking pans above the frosted shelve surfaces.

Apparatus for cold-holding food products

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Westerville, OH, United States of America

Wayne K Spillner