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Method of preventing edible oils and fats from deteriorating

US5298271A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1992
Grant dateMar 29, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23B20/30
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for preventing refined edible oils and fats from deteriorating during transportation and/or storage thereof over a prolonged period of time, wherein the refined edible oils and fats are stored and/or transported at all times under an atmosphere rich in nitrogen gas. This nitrogen-enriched atmosphere contains nitrogen in a concentration not lower than 99.5%.

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