Reusable bag for food storage

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a reusable bag for food storage. The reusable bag has a nylon shell defining an interior compartment for receiving a food item, and an interior surface. The reusable bag also has a polymer-containing coating that at least partially covers the interior surface of the nylon shell. The polymer-containing coating is of the type that is suitable for contacting and handling the food item, and in one embodiment is formed of a liquid silicone rubber. The reusable bag advantageously provides for suitable food storage while also being durable and washable to allow repeated re-use of the bag.

1 . A reusable bag for food storage comprising:
 (a) a nylon shell defining an interior compartment for receiving a food item, the nylon bag comprising an interior surface; and   (b) a polymer-containing coating at least partially covering the interior surface of the nylon shell, the polymer-containing coating being suitable for contacting and handling the food item.   
   
   
       2 . The reusable bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the polymer-containing coating comprises a silicone-containing coating. 
   
   
       3 . The reusable bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the silicone-containing coating comprises a liquid silicone rubber. 
   
   
       4 . The reusable bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the polymer-containing coating covers portions of the interior surface that contact the food item. 
   
   
       5 . The reusable bag according to  claim 4 , wherein the polymer-containing coating covers substantially the entire interior surface of the nylon shell. 
   
   
       6 . The reusable bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the nylon shell further comprises one or more closure means attached thereto operative to close the interior compartment. 
   
   
       7 . The reusable bag according to  claim 6  wherein the closure means comprises at least one of a hook and loop closure, slidable closure, snaps, and magnets. 
   
   
       8 . The reusable bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the nylon shell is in the shape of a sandwich bag. 
   
   
       9 . The reusable bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the bag is machine-washable. 
   
   
       10 . A method of storing a food item, the method comprising:
 (a) providing the reusable bag of  claim 1 ;   (b) inserting the food item into the interior compartment of the bag; and   (c) closing the bag.