The invention relates to a method for rapidly, efficiently heating and
dispensing a flowable food product, using a device preferably of limited
footprint whereby removable cassettes are provided for receiving a
food-containing package. The cassettes at least include a direct
conduction surface and an insulating coverage that substantially reduces
radiant heat loss outside the cassettes. Preferably, there is provided
peristaltic pumps, each one being adapted to engage a discharge tube of
the food pouch wherein the pumps have their rotor plane oriented in
alignment or parallel to the axial plane of the cassettes. Cassettes are
heated by low power density generating heating members, such as a thin
film heater or equivalent.
