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Tenderization of meat by natural enzyme control

US4336271A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1980
Grant dateJun 22, 1982
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L13/72
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method for accelerating the tenderization of meat by natural enzymes by antemortem injection of selected activators of specific natural enzymes and/or binding agents for enzyme inhibitors naturally present in meat, promptly slaughtering the animal or fowl after injection and holding the meat within the optimum temperature range of the natural enzyme for about 2 days.

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