Isothiocyanate preservatives and methods of their use
US8084072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B7/157
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition for preserving solid food products comprising a moisture-sensitive isothiocyanate compound and a hygroscopic carrier, wherein the composition is substantially free of sorbic acid, benzoic acid, and salts thereof. Also disclosed is a solid food product containing the aforementioned preservative composition and a method for preserving solid food products including the steps of adding a moisture-sensitive isothiocyanate to the solid food product and storing the resulting product at a reduced temperature.
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