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Method of treating fresh fruit

US5576046A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 1995
Grant dateNov 19, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L19/03
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating fresh fruit which gels the pectin in the fruit to keep the fruit's juice from separating from the fruit during subsequent processing. The method includes soaking the fruit in a calcium enriched solution for an extended period of time, i.e. from about 2 to about 6 weeks.

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