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Composition having bacteristatic and bactericidal activity against bacterial spores and vegetative cells and process for treating foods therewith

US6991820B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2002
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01017
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Antibacterial compositions effective against both gram positive and gram negative vegetative bacteria plus harmful gram positive sporeforming bacteria include propionibacterial metabolites in combination with two or more of the following: a lantibiotic; a lytic enzyme; and an organic acid or its salt. Methods of use are provided, as well as food products treated with these antibacterial compositions.

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