Liquitab Gravy

This invention is based upon an experience I had in a Wetherspoons many years ago. For those who don't know, a Wetherspoons is a pub specialising in cheep beer and traditional pub grub, they achieve this by buying beer with a short shelf life and serving low quality microwave meals. I attempted to order a Sunday roast without gravy but was told that this was not possible since the whole meal came pre-packed with the gravy included. This gave me the idea of gravy sachets which are similar to the fairy liquitabs used for washing.

These liquitabs work by using a water soluble pva casing which dissolves when water is added, the liquid inside contains long polymer chains and so does not dissolve the casing. This would not be suitable for use with gravy as the tap would dissolve too readily, but a heat activated tab is another matter. A heat activated tab could be placed onto any plates requiring gravy prior to cooking.

Why not just use a gravy boat? Gravy boats may be fine for family meals but in a kitchen environment they do not hold enough liquid nor do they retain heat well enough, there is also the matter of "skin" which will inevitably form on the top. Gravy liquitabs would reduce cost by ensuring only those who require gravy will be given it.