Patents Assigned to Interstate Food Processing Corporation
  • Method for preparing refrigerated potato product
    Patent number: 5447734
    Abstract: Potato products are preserved for extended storage at refrigeration temperatures by a process wherein the potatoes are peeled, cut, cooked in a solution of heated water and preservatives, or a solution of steam and preservatives, dried, and then air cooled to between 30.degree. F. to 34.degree. F. The air cooled potato products are vacuum packaged in carbon dioxide and stored at refigeration temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Interstate Food Processing Corporation
    Inventor: Steven C. Street
  • Process for preserving mashed potatoes in sealed containers
    Patent number: 5229154
    Abstract: A new method for fresh, refrigerated mashed potatoes is disclosed. The method features overcooking potatoes until they do not gel after cooling, with later grinding, blending, pasteurizing, chilling, injecting with an inert gas, packaging and refrigerated storing. The blending, pasteurizing, chilling and injecting steps are performed in a closed system wherein the potato mixture is not exposed to the open atmosphere in order to minimize contamination and maximize shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Interstate Food Processing Corporation
    Inventor: Steven C. Street