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Inhibition of food pathogens by hop acids

US5286506A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 1992
Grant dateFeb 15, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23B11/65
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The protection of food products from contamination by food pathogens, particularly Listeria monocytogenes, by incorporation of 6 to 50 ppm and preferably 6 to 15 ppm of beta-acids, as extracted from hops, into such food products.

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