Bacterial compositions for inhibiting food spoilage

US5759843A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• The State of Oregon by and Through the Oregon State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University · US

Inventors

• William E. Sandine · Corvallis, US
• Nageb S. Al-Zoreky · Amanat Al Asimah, YE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 16, 1996
• Grant date: Jun 2, 1998
• Expiry date: Feb 16, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12R2001/225
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A novel strain, Lactobacillus sp. AS-1A (ATCC No. 69890) is described for use in inhibiting bacteria in foods, particularly at refrigeration temperatures. Lactobacillus sp. AS-1A (ATCC No. 69890) is particularly effective in inhibiting bacteria present in raw milk and pasteurized milk.