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Antibacterial composition for control of gram positive bacteria in food applications

US6451365B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23B4/22
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An antibacterial composition comprising: (a) a first component including at least one gram positive bacteristatic or bactericidal compound selected from the group consisting of lantibiotics, pediocin, and lacticin class bacteriocins, and lytic enzymes; and (b) a second component including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of hops acids and hops acid derivatives, and the method of applying said composition to the surfaces of solid food.

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