Insulated food container
The present invention relates to an insulated take home food container. In particular, the present invention relates to a laminate of metallic or non-metallic heat reflective film, either flat or in a manner to create air pockets, utilized to increase the holding time a food stays warm in the container. The container can have flat surface or dividing walls depending on the use of the box.
1. A system for keeping a cooked pizza at a safe and edible temperature for at least 30 minutes comprising:
a) a single piece corrugated cardboard pizza box having a flat lid and a bottom, wherein the cardboard consists of a food side innermost heat reflective non-metal film layer, an outermost flat paper layer, and a middle fluted layer;
b) a pizza cooked to at least 160 degrees F. placed in the box, the box being closed thereafter.
2. The system according to claim 1 wherein the non-metal film is a high density polyethylene film or a polypropylene film.
3. The system according to claim 1 which further comprises a loose piece of absorbent material for absorbing moisture from hot food placed in the container.
4. The system according to claim 1 wherein the reflective material has openings for the passage of water vapor.
5. The system according to claim 1 wherein the safe temperature is 140 degrees F.
6. A method of keeping a fresh cooked pizza at a safe and edible temperature for at least 30 minutes comprising:
a) selecting a fresh cooked pizza that has been cooked to a temperature of at least 160 F; and
b) selecting an open single piece corrugated cardboard pizza box having a flat lid and a bottom wherein the cardboard consists of a food side innermost heat reflective non-metal film layer, an outermost flat paper layer, and a middle fluted layer;
c) placing the pizza in the corrugated cardboard pizza box; and
d) closing the box.
7. The method according to claim 6 wherein the safe and edible temperature is at least about 140 degrees F.
8. The method according to claim 6 wherein the non-metal film is a high density polyethylene film or a polypropylene film.