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Use of water-soluble phosphates to control PSE condition in muscle products

US6610340B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2000
Grant dateAug 26, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23L13/432
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for controlling PSE (pale, soft, exudative) condition in meat muscle products is disclosed. A phosphate solution is injected into the animal muscle early post-mortem period after slaughter, prior to the onset of rigor mortis in the muscle.

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