Method and system for processing and/or flavouring foodstuffs

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of processing and/or flavouring foodstuffs. In one aspect of invention there are methods and/or devices related to foodstuff suitable for popping, such as kernels, as well as flavouring foodstuffs. In another aspect of invention there is provided a method of and/or device for providing flavouring into a sealed container, comprising providing a container, providing a pod having flavouring therein, attaching the pod to the container, and using the pod to deliver the flavouring into the container. In yet another aspect, there is provided a pod adapted to provide flavouring to foodstuff and/or a method therefor, comprising a housing adapted to holding at least one flavouring, a piercing element, provided within the pod, an attachment mechanism for attaching the pod to a bag or container, and a frangible surface operative in use with the piercing element.

1 . A method of providing flavouring into a sealed container, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a container;   providing a pod attached to a container by adhesive, said pod having flavouring therein; and   using the pod to deliver the flavouring into the container.   
     
     
         2 . A method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pod includes a piercing element which is used to pierce the container and provide access to the flavouring into the container. 
     
     
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         5 . A method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the step of delivering the flavouring into the container is done without exposing the flavouring to outside atmosphere. 
     
     
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         13 . A pod adapted to provide flavouring to foodstuff, the pod comprising:
 a housing adapted to holding at least one flavouring   a piercing element, provided within the pod   an attachment mechanism for attaching the pod to a bag or container, and   a frangible surface operative in use with the piercing element.   
     
     
         14 . A pod as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the housing is collapsible when pressure is applied to the pod. 
     
     
         15 . A pod as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the attachment mechanism is adhesive or a POD interface. 
     
     
         16 . A pod as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein a plurality of flavourings is provided in the pod. 
     
     
         17 . A pod as claimed in  claim 13 , further comprising a capsule and/or another item or product in the POD. 
     
     
         18 . A pod as claimed in  claim 13 , further comprising a peel off label associated with the frangible surface and/or attachment to a container 
     
     
         19 . A pod as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the POD is adapted to heat its content by microwave energy or other suitable heat source. 
     
     
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         37 . A pod adapted to provide flavouring to foodstuff in association with a popcorn machine, the pod comprising:
 a housing adapted to holding at least one flavouring   an attachment mechanism for attaching the pod to the machine, and   an openable surface adapted to enable flavour to exit the pod.   
     
     
         38 . A pod as claimed in  claim 37 , wherein the housing is substantially cylindrical in shape. 
     
     
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         40 . A pod as claimed in  claim 37 , wherein the openable surface is a frangible surface or a peel off label. 
     
     
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