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Method of disinfecting fresh vegetables by processing the same with a liquid containing a mixture of argon:carbon dioxide

US5693354A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1996
Grant dateDec 2, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/07
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of washing one or more fresh vegetables, which entails washing the one or more fresh vegetables with at least one aqueous liquid containing at least an antimicrobially effective amount of dissolve carbon dioxide, and at least an amount of dissolved argon effective to inhibit bleaching and oxidizing effects of carbon dioxide.

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