Abstract: A process for preparing a compressed popcorn (15) food product is provided. Process steps include: cooking (1), cooling (2), fractioning (3), heating (4), compressing (5) and ejection and packing (6). Popcorn (15) is made from maize grains (13) which are then compressed (5) to obtain compressed food product portions. The invention also relates to a manufactured food product (53) comprising compressed popcorn (15) resulting from the maize grains (13) and a sweetener (14) cooked without the addition of fat substances. The resulting food product (53) may also include additional food ingredients. The different shapes of the compression containers (50) make it possible to obtain different types of candies, food bars or blocks, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to the feeding field as well as industrial processes for obtaining food. More particularly, this invention refers to corn prepared for cooking without the use of fat matter and having one or more sugars selected from a certain group, which allows it to be cooked—mainly in a microwave oven—without the use of fat matter. The invention also refers to a process for the production of said corn.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of receptacles for the carriage and cooking of food. More particularly, this invention refers to an unfoldable laminar tub for the packaging, cooking and delivery of popcorn, which being capable of being spread and assembled is useful for the packaging and carriage of corn kernels as well as for its cooking and delivery.