Method and composition for preparing cured meat products
US11071304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L13/74
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a curing agent comprising a plant-based nitrite derived from plant material comprising nitrate and a process for preparing the curing agent comprising contacting a plant material with an organism capable of converting nitrate to nitrite. The curing agent can be used to preserve or cure meat or meat products.
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