| abstract |
The invention relates to a capsule ( 10 ) designed for food or beverage preparation, the capsule ( 10 ) comprising a cup-shaped base body ( 1 ), a top wall ( 2 ) and a bottom retaining wall ( 3 ) for holding food or beverage preparation ingredients, wherein the base body ( 1 ) is made of one single injection-molded piece and wherein a side wall ( 4 ) of the base body comprises at least one co-injected multilayer section ( 5 ) having two outer layers ( 5 a ) being made from a different polymeric material than a core layer ( 5 b ), and wherein the base body ( 1 ) further comprises a bottom structure ( 6 ) which is integrally molded with the side wall ( 4 ) and comprising opening means ( 7 ) allowing the capsule to be opened at the time of its use. |