Method for de-vitalizing seed
US4978555A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B9/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for devitalizing a seed product, using inert gas and heat without substantial loss of said product quality is provided. The method is especially useful for devitalizing corn seed used for popcorn, without loss of popping performance.
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