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Banana coating for enhanced quality on storage and shipping

US7449205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Chiquita Brands LLC · US

Inventors

Eduardo Melendez · Ekeren, BE
Mats Stading · Handen, SE
Anders Pettersson · Kode, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 3, 2004
Grant date	Nov 11, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 14, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA23V2002/00
WIPO fieldFood chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Coatings for fruit, particularly respiring fruit, such as bananas or melons, are disclosed. The coatings comprise food grade materials selected from polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, waxes, and mixtures of those materials. Preferred coating include xanthan and/or acylated glycerides.

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