Package for browning and crisping dough-based foods in a microwave oven
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1. A construct for heating, browning, and crisping a food item in a microwave oven, comprising:
- a base; and
a cover joined to the base, the cover including a plurality of resilient, deformable tabs comprising a first microwave energy interactive material, wherein the tabs are capable of deflecting away from the base in response to a deflecting force exerted thereto.
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Abstract
Various constructs and systems for heating a dough-based food item in a microwave oven are provided.
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1. A construct for heating, browning, and crisping a food item in a microwave oven, comprising:
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a base; and
a cover joined to the base, the cover including a plurality of resilient, deformable tabs comprising a first microwave energy interactive material, wherein the tabs are capable of deflecting away from the base in response to a deflecting force exerted thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A sleeve for heating, browning, and crisping a food item in a microwave oven, comprising:
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a base panel and a cover panel joined along at least two opposed edges of each thereof to define a sleeve having at least one open end, the cover panel comprising a plurality of slits defining resilient, deformable tabs extending towards a opening, wherein the tabs are capable of deflecting away from the base in response to a deflecting force, wherein at least a portion of the base panel and the tabs each independently comprise a microwave energy interactive material. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A tray for heating, browning, and crisping a food item in a microwave oven, comprising:
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a base capable of supporting a food item; and
a cover hingedly joined to the base, the cover including a contoured dough-contacting portion and a food-exposing opening, wherein at least a portion of the cover comprises a microwave energy interactive material. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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