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Packaging for microwavable convenience foods, such as tamales, and a related method for microwave steam heating or cooking of such foods. The food packaging includes an unvented, sealed, stretchable plastic bag enclosing a food product and a moisture pad which is placed on top of the food product. T

Packaging for microwavable convenience foods, such as tamales, and a related method for microwave steam heating or cooking of such foods. The food packaging includes an unvented, sealed, stretchable plastic bag enclosing a food product and a moisture pad which is placed on top of the food product. The pad serves to shield the food product from direct microwave radiation, and to provide a source of steam generated by absorption of the waves in the water of the pad.

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1. Microwavable food packaging, comprising:a plastic bag having an upper portion corresponding to a portion of the packaging that faces substantially upward when the packaging is placed in a microwave oven; a food product that is to be heated in a microwave oven for consumption contained in the bag

1. Microwavable food packaging, comprising:a plastic bag having an upper portion corresponding to a portion of the packaging that faces substantially upward when the packaging is placed in a microwave oven; a food product that is to be heated in a microwave oven for consumption contained in the bag and having an upper portion; and a pad contained in the bag, said pad being water absorbent and containing sufficient water to form steam in the bag to heat the food product when the bag is heated in a microwave oven, and being positioned in contact with the upper portion of the food product, below the upper portion of the bag, said pad being dimensioned sufficient to shield at least the upper portion of the food product from direct microwave radiation, and the surface of the pad that contacts the food is moisture impermeable, wherein the bag is sealed essentially air tight.