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Method of preventing browning in foods utilizing protease free latex extracts particularly from figs

US4981708A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 1989
Grant dateJan 1, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23B7/154
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A protease-free composition and method for producing it is disclosed. The protease-free composition inhibits the enzymatic and non-enzymatic browning of foods and beverages susceptible to browning, such as shrimp, mushrooms and wines. A method for inhibiting browning using the protease-free extract is described.

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