Packaging and dispensing system for sandwich food products

Abstract

A sealed dispensing apparatus suitable for packaging and dispensing a single service portion of a food product. The food product is contained within an inner container cavity formed by an outer cover and a center member. Draw means are provided for transferring a force from the user to the outer cover, whereby the force peels the outer cover from the center section, thus folding the outer cover over itself as it is removed from the center section. The food product is dispensed when the inner container is opened by removing the outer cover from the center member. An optional outer container seals and holds portions of bread or other sandwich portions while the inner container is located therebetween. Box means holds the combination formed by the inner container and the outer container as well as optional condiments.

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       21 . Apparatus for packaging a sandwich filler, the apparatus comprising:
 an outer cover having a first and second ends and folded over itself so as to form a center cavity for the sandwich filler, wherein the first and second ends of said outer cover pull away from the fold to peel the outer cover back over itself and thereby expose the sandwich filler contained in the cavity.