a dispensing package including an extrudable flowable content an enclosed space is defined at least in part by a flexible packaging film sealed at first and second ends and along a longitudinal extent there between . the package includes a nick configured for enabling at least a partial tear through at least a portion of the package &# 39 ; s surface . the flowable content of the package can be extruded through at least a portion of the tear . a method of using the dispensing package is also disclosed .