NZ724405B2 - Fresh produce storage device - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention addresses the disadvantages of dehydration and spoilage of produce placed in breathable storage containers in refrigerators. A fresh produce storage device (10) has a pocket (16) with an opening (22) for receiving fresh produce. The pocket (16) is formed, at least in part, from a composite sheet (100) of material comprising: at least one inner layer (102) formed from a water permeable material; a central layer (104) formed from a water absorbent wadding; and an outer layer (106) formed from a water permeable material. This then prevents the premature loss of nutrients, decomposition or rotting of the produce. a composite sheet (100) of material comprising: at least one inner layer (102) formed from a water permeable material; a central layer (104) formed from a water absorbent wadding; and an outer layer (106) formed from a water permeable material. This then prevents the premature loss of nutrients, decomposition or rotting of the produce.
Description
Fresh produce storage device
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a storage device for storing fresh produce such as
herbs, fruit and vegetables, in a refrigerator.
Background of the Invention
Fresh produce such as herbs, fruit and vegetables are typically stored in a
refrigerator to prolong their shelf life and inhibit rotting, infestation and mould growth. The
fresh produce is typically stored in a refrigerator in a crisper tray, in plastic bags, in plastic
containers or simply on a shelf.
Plastic bags or containers prevent the produce from being adequately ventilated or
“breathing”. This can lead to an increased rate of loss of nutrients and premature rotting of
the produce.
Storing the produce in a crisper tray or on a shelf provides better ventilation and
allows the produce to “breathe” but increases the rate of dehydration of the produce due to
the flow dry air circulating in the refrigerator and can also lead to an increased rate of loss of
nutrients and premature rotting.
Some produce, such as hydroponic lettuce, can be stored with roots intact in a jar
of water. This allows the produce to breathe while allowing it to draw water from the jar via
its roots, helping prevent dehydration of the produce and maintaining a higher nutrient level
for longer. However, produce standing in a jar of water can be difficult to store on a shelf or
in a crisper tray of a refrigerator.
Object of the Invention
It is an object of the present invention to substantially overcome or at least
ameliorate one or more of the above disadvantages, or to provide a useful alternative.
Summary of the Invention
In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides a fresh produce storage device
having a pocket with an opening for receiving fresh produce, the pocket being formed, at
least in part, from a composite sheet of material comprising:
at least two inner layers formed from a water permeable material;
a central layer formed from a water absorbent wadding; and
an outer layer formed from a water permeable material.
In a preferred embodiment, the pocket is formed from a first sheet secured to a
second sheet, wherein at least one of the first and second sheets comprises the composite
sheet of the first aspect. Preferably, each of the first and second sheets comprise a sheet
according to the composite sheet of the first aspect.
Preferably, the first sheet and second sheet are generally rectangular and are
secured along three common edges to form a rectangular pocket.
In a preferred embodiment, the storage device further comprises a flap portion
formed from a water permeable material, the flap portion extending from an end of the first
sheet and adapted to substantially close the opening of the pocket. Preferably, the flap
portion is an extension of the first sheet.
Preferably, the storage device is adapted to be rolled into a rolled configuration with
the second sheet on the inside, the flap portion being adapted to wrap circumferentially
around the storage device in the rolled configuration.
Optionally, the storage device further comprises a fastening mechanism adapted to
fasten the storage device in the rolled configuration. The fastening mechanism may be one
or more straps adapted to wrap around the storage device in the rolled configuration or
alternatively, the fastening mechanism may comprise hook and loop fasteners.
In a preferred embodiment, the opening of the pocket extends substantially the
width of the pocket.
Preferably, the inner layers are formed from cheesecloth.
Further preferably, the cheesecloth has a thread count of 30 to 90 threads per
square inch.
Preferably, the central layer is formed from cotton and/or bamboo wadding.
Preferably, the outer layer is formed from a muslin or calico fabric. Further
preferably, the muslin or calico fabric has a thread count of 100 to 200 threads per square
inch.
In a second aspect, the present disclosure provides a method of storing fresh
produce in a refrigerator, said method comprising:
dousing with water a storage device having a pocket with an opening for receiving
fresh produce, the pocket being formed, at least in part, from a composite sheet of material
comprising:
at least two inner layers formed from a water permeable material;
a central layer formed from a water absorbent wadding; and
an outer layer formed from a water permeable material;
placing fresh produce in the pocket of the storage device; and
placing the storage device in a refrigerator.
In a preferred embodiment, the method further comprises the step of rolling the
storage device into a rolled configuration with the second sheet on the inside before the step
of placing the storage device in the refrigerator.
In a preferred embodiment, the method further comprises the step of intermittently
pouring or sprinkling water on the storage device in the refrigerator to replenish water in the
central layer of the storage device.
Brief Description of the Drawings
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of specific
example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 depicts a fresh produce storage device in an open configuration;
Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the different fabric layers of the
fresh produce storage device of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 depicts another fresh produce storage device in an open configuration; and
Fig. 4 depicts the storage device of Fig. 3 in a rolled configuration.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments
As depicted in Fig. 1, the fresh produce storage device 10 is formed having a
generally rectangular first sheet 12 and a generally rectangular second sheet 14.
A pocket 16 is formed between the first sheet 12 and the second sheet 14 with the
two sheets 12, 14 being stitched along the side edges 18 and bottom edge 20. The pocket
16 has an opening 22 created by the top edge 24 of the second sheet 14, which is not
stitched to the first sheet 12. The opening 22 extends substantially the width of the
pocket 16.
In an alternate embodiment, the pocket is formed from a single sheet that is folded
back upon itself and stitched along the common side edges.
The first sheet 12 extends beyond the second sheet 14 at the top edge 24 to form a
generally rectangular flap portion 26 adapted to fold over and substantially close the
opening 22.
As depicted in schematic cross-section in Fig. 2, at least one of the first and second
sheets 12, 14 is provided by a composite sheet 100 formed from a plurality of layers of fabric
materials 102, 104, 106. The composite sheet 100 has at least one water permeable inner
layer 102, a central layer 104 of water absorbent wadding, and a water permeable outer
layer 106. The central layer 104 is adapted to absorb water when the storage device
becomes wet and to maintain a moist environment for the stored produce, as water
evaporates from the central layer 104.
As depicted in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2, the composite sheet 100 has two
inner layers 102, which help maintain ventilation between the damp central layer 104 and
the stored produce. This helps prevent the produce from becoming too wet, which can also
increase the rate of spoiling.
The inner layers 102 are formed from a light, cotton based fabric material, such as
cheesecloth, that allows free airflow between the produce and the central layer 104.
Cheesecloth suitable for this application typically has a thread count of 30 to 90 threads per
square inch.
The central layer 104 is formed from a water absorbent cotton and/or bamboo
based wadding material that is able to absorb water and allow it to gradually evaporate over
time. In certain embodiments, the central layer 104 may be a cotton blend, a bamboo blend
or a cotton and bamboo blend.
The outer layer 106 is formed from a water permeable cotton based material, such
as calico or muslin material. One such specific material that is appropriate is a 100% cotton
fabric having a thread count of approximately 150 threads per square inch and a surface
density of 100 gsm. Muslin or calico fabric suitable for this application typically has a thread
count of 100 to 200 threads per square inch.
The fabrics of each layer 102, 104, 106 are preferably formed from 100% natural
fibres that are unbleached and organic. This helps maintain a ventilated, moist natural
environment, which allows the produce remain fresher for longer, while ensuring that the
produce is not contaminated by dyes, chemicals or other hazardous substances.
An alternate embodiment is depicted in Fig. 3, which further includes fastening
mechanisms, depicted here as tie straps 28, provided on the first sheet 12. Other fastening
mechanisms such as hook and loop fasteners or strap and buckle fasteners could equally be
used to close the flap 26 over the storage device 10.
In use, the empty storage device 10 is doused with filtered water and wrung lightly
to remove excess water. Fresh produce is then placed inside the pocket 16 and the storage
device 10 is laid out on a flat surface with the first sheet 12 against the flat surface. The
storage device 10 is then rolled with the second sheet 14 on the inside by taking the bottom
edge 20 and rolling it up and over and onto the second sheet 14 and continuing to roll
upwardly until the flap portion 26 wraps, at least partially, around the rolled pocket 16. As
shown in Fig. 4, the tie straps 28 can be tied together to maintain the storage device 10 in
the rolled configuration.
The storage device 10 is then placed in a refrigerator for storage. Once a day, or at
other regular intervals, the storage device 10 is dampened with water to maintain a
sufficient amount of water in the central layer 104. When the storage device 10 is
dampened, the outer layer 102 allows most of the water to pass through, while the central
layer 104 absorbs the water, drawing it away from the produce, while maintaining a moist
environment for the produce to prevent it drying out. As the produce absorbs moisture from
the air, water evaporates from the central layer 104 maintaining a moisture content in the
air surrounding the produce. This keeps the produce exposed to a constant supply of fresh,
moist air, which prolongs the shelf life of the produce and inhibits rotting.
In the rolled configuration, the storage device 10 visually resembles a rolled up
swag, which provides an aesthetic appearance. The storage device 10 may be sized for a
particular type of fresh produce and may also be coloured and/or printed with images and/or
words to indicate a particular fresh produce, so that multiple storage devices can be
distinguished, such as one designed for lettuce and another for herbs.
In order to clean the storage device 10, it can simply be hand washed or machine
washed.
Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, it
will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many
other forms.
Claims (17)
1. A fresh produce storage device having a pocket with an opening for receiving fresh produce, the pocket being formed, at least in part, from a composite sheet of material comprising: at least two inner layers formed from a water permeable material; a central layer formed from a water absorbent wadding; and an outer layer formed from a water permeable material; wherein the pocket is formed from a first sheet secured to a second sheet and at least one of the first and second sheets comprise said composite sheet; and wherein the storage device has a flap portion formed from an extension of the first sheet, the flap portion extending from an end of the first sheet and adapted to substantially close the opening of the pocket.
2. The storage device of claim 1 wherein both of the first and second sheets comprise said composite sheet.
3. The storage device of claim 1 or 2 wherein the first sheet and second sheet are generally rectangular and are secured along three common edges to form a rectangular pocket.
4. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the storage device is adapted to be rolled into a rolled configuration with the second sheet on the inside, the flap portion being adapted to wrap circumferentially around the storage device in the rolled configuration.
5. The storage device of claim 4 further comprising a fastening mechanism adapted to fasten the storage device in the rolled configuration.
6. The storage device of claim 5 wherein the fastening mechanism comprises one or more straps adapted to wrap around the storage device in the rolled configuration.
7. The storage device of claim 5 wherein the fastening mechanism comprises hook and loop fasteners.
8. The storage device of any one of the preceding claims wherein the opening of the pocket extends substantially the width of the pocket.
9. The storage device of any one of claims 1 to 8 wherein the composite sheet comprises two of said inner layers.
10. The storage device of any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least two inner layers are formed from cheesecloth.
11. The storage device of claim 10 wherein the cheesecloth has a thread count of 30 to 90 threads per square inch.
12. The storage device of any one of the preceding claims wherein the central layer is formed from cotton and/or bamboo wadding.
13. The storage device of any one of the preceding claims wherein the outer layer is formed from a muslin or calico fabric.
14. The storage device of claim 13 wherein the muslin or calico fabric has a thread count of 100 to 200 threads per square inch.
15. A method of storing fresh produce in a refrigerator, said method comprising: dousing with water a storage device having a pocket with an opening for receiving fresh produce, the pocket being formed, at least in part, from a composite sheet of material comprising: at least two inner layers formed from a water permeable material; a central layer formed from a water absorbent wadding; and an outer layer formed from a water permeable material; placing fresh produce in the pocket of the storage device; and placing the storage device in a refrigerator.
16. The method of claim 15 further comprising the step of: rolling the storage device into a rolled configuration before placing the storage device in the refrigerator.
17. The method of claim 15 or 16 further comprising the step of: intermittently dampening the storage device with water to replenish water in the central layer of the storage device.
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PCT/AU2015/050066 WO2015123731A1 (en) | 2014-02-20 | 2015-02-20 | Fresh produce storage device |
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