Deborah A Christensen

US Patent:

20030194472, Oct 16, 2003

Filed:

Mar 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/391258

Inventors:

Michael Jensen - Spring Lake Park MN, US
Nancy Ohman - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Deborah Christensen - Maple Grove MN, US
Lance Schilmoeller - Minnetonka MN, US

International Classification:

A23B004/00

US Classification:

426/107000

Abstract:

A flavored, microwaveable popcorn composition is provided. The popcorn composition comprises a plurality of flavored, unpopped popcorn kernels, a first flavorant fixed to the surface of the kernels, and a second, non-fixed flavorant. A distribution component facilitates providing the second flavorant to the exterior surface of the popped corn. After popping the composition in a microwave oven, the resulting flavored popcorn product has a unique, multi-dimensional taste.

US Patent:

20040096550, May 20, 2004

Filed:

Nov 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/299537

Inventors:

Lance Schilmoeller - Minnetonka MN, US
Matthew Roth - Chaska MN, US
Deborah Christensen - Maple Grove MN, US

International Classification:

A23B004/00

US Classification:

426/107000

Abstract:

A microwave popcorn product is provided. The popcorn product includes a package having a popcorn composition therein, the popcorn composition including popcorn kernels, an oil/fat component that can be trans-fat free or low-trans fat, and optional ingredients such as flavorants. At least a portion of the popcorn composition is retained within an internal containment package within the package. The containment package provides containment of any liquid or non-solid components of the popcorn composition. A burst facilitator can be used with the containment pouch; usually, this burst facilitator is water or other form of moisture.