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Method and composition for washing poultry during processing

US6514556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2000
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/90
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry. The methods include the step of applying a mixed peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry.

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