Method for preparing edible aquatic animals for storage
US8733289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/81
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided are methods for preparing edible aquatic animals for storage by placing a living aquatic animal into a medium containing trehalose, allowing the live animal to remain in the trehalose solution for a period of time, and removing and processing the animal for storage and/or use for human consumption. The medium may contain a sugar alcohol, such as maltitol. Also, the living aquatic animal may be placed in a medium containing an acid, such as citric acid.
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