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Method for inhibition of sorbate-induced brown discolorations in cosmetic compositions and foodstuffs

US6592880B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1997
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q19/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method for inhibition of sorbate-induced brown discolorations in cosmetic compositions and foodstuffs, and color-stabilized formulations containing sorbate preservative.The invention relates to a method for visual and sensorial stabilization of foodstuffs and cosmetic compositions containing sorbate preservative, which comprises adding allantoin or allantoin and citrates to these products as browning inhibitors.

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