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Method for decontaminating yeast

US6326185A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2000
Grant dateDec 4, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N1/18
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method for reducing colony forming units bacteria in yeast is disclosed. The method involves contacting the yeast with a hop acid in an amount sufficient to give a final concentration of the hop acid of at least about 40 ppm.

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