Method and apparatus for utilizing tomatoes to produce salsa

• US 20030003199A1
• Filed: 06/29/2001
• Published: 01/02/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ralph P. Perez
• Original Assignee: Ralph P. Perez
• Inventors: Perez, Ralph P.
• Application Number:
  US09/896,712
• Publication Number:
  US 20030003199A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 426/120
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 23/00 Soups; Sauces soya sauce A23L27/50; salad dressings, mayonnaise or ketchup A23L27/60; Preparation or treatment thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 27/14 Dried spices

Abstract

A method and apparatus for producing salsa utilizes tomatoes in combination a condiment mixture. The condiment mixture is dry and is sealed in a package prior to use. The dry condiment mixture includes chili pepper, dry garlic, sea salt, oregano leaves, and cumin seeds. The salsa can be used as a decongestant.

Claims

1. A method of making salsa, comprising the steps of

(a) providing peeled tomatoes;

(b) providing a dry condiment mixture including

(i) pieces of dried garlic,

(ii) pieces of dried chili pepper,

(iii) sea salt,

(iv) pieces of dried oregano leaf, and

(v) pieces of cumin seed; and

(c) mixing the tomatoes and dry condiment mixture.

4. A method to remove mucous from the nasal passage of an individual, comprising the steps (a)

providing the salsa of claim 1;

and

(b) having the individual consume the salsa for a period of at least five minutes.

2. In combination with tomatoes, the improvements for making a salsa mixture, said improvements comprising a dry condiment mixture including

(a) pieces of dried garlic,

(b) pieces of dried chili pepper,

(c) salt,

(d) pieces of dried oregano leaf, and

(e) pieces of cumin seed.

3. A condiment apparatus for making salsa with tomatoes, said apparatus including

(a) a polymer package including

(i) a first sealed compartment, and

(ii) a second sealed compartment attached to said first sealed compartment;

(b) a dry condiment mixture in said first sealed compartment, said dry condiment mixture including

(i) pieces of dried garlic,

(ii) pieces of dried chili pepper,

(iii) salt,

(iv) pieces of dried oregano leaf, and

(v) pieces of cumin seeds; and

,

(c) a dry condiment in said second sealed compartment, said condiment in said second sealed compartment comprising pieces of chili pepper.