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Reducing levels of surface contamination on meat

US3934044A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1974
Grant dateJan 20, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 6, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23B4/12
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for treating meat and meat-cuts to destroy surface bacteria, and particularly spoilage bacteria, comprising contacting meat surfaces with a hot aqueous acid solution for a time sufficient to achieve substantial surface bacterial kill but insufficient to result in any appreciable organoleptic deterioration or protein denaturation of the meat.

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