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Apparatus for extending the shelf life of fluid food products

US4838154A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1987
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2201/46175
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for preserving fluid food products by subjecting the fluid foodstuffs such as diary products, fruit juices and fluid egg products to controlled, pulsed, high voltage electric field treatment. The methods and apparatus further contemplate the utilization of treatment for storage temperature control in the preservation of perishable fluid foodstuffs.

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