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 date | Jul 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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