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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8067049 | Method of storing roasted coffee beans Roasted coffee beans are cooled and stored to a temperature of 0° C. or below before elapse of forty eight hours of holding time at room temperature or below after roasting. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7976885 | Anti-microbial injection for web packaging pasteurization system Systems and methods for antimicrobial injection in a web packaging pasteurization system are provided. A pressurized mixture of pasteurizing medium and at least one antimicrobial agent is applied to the surfaces of a food product. According to a preferred embodiment... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7316823 | Processed mango juice and beverage containing it Beverages with little sedimentation and low viscosity exhibit excellent flavor derived from fruit juice, as well as a process for their production and processed fruit juice used in the process. Adding processed mango juice containing large amounts of insoluble compo... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7285255 | Deodorizing and sanitizing employing a wicking device A device and method for sanitizing and deodorizing including the selective transportation of a sanitizing composition by the capillary action of a wick to an acidic composition which may be held in a reservoir, or which also may be selectively transported through th... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7243788 | Package for segregating and mixing substances The present invention relates to a package that includes an enclosure having a first substance and a second substance within the enclosure. The package further includes a plastic zipper which segregates the first substance from the second substance within the enclos... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234586 | Self-cleaning foodstuff conveyors A conveyor suitable for use, e.g., in food processing apparatus, includes particular procedures and arrangements for decontaminating the surface of the conveyor. The conveyor surface is subject first to a mechanical cleaning, e.g., by spraying of liquid followed by ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7220367 | Method and system for the controlled release of chlorine dioxide gas Method, composition and system for generating chlorine dioxide gas in a controlled release manner by combining at least one metal chlorite and a dry solid hydrophilic material that reacts with the metal chlorite in the presence of water vapor, but does not react wit... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208187 | Climate control for the transport and storage of perishables Method for the control of a controlled atmosphere for the storage of plant products in at least one storage- or transport space, where a) the concentration of at least one trace gas that is produced by the plant products and has a ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205016 | Packages and methods for processing food products A method of stacking packages, wherein an upper package has a configuration to avoid touching the contents of a lower package. The finished packages can be stacked within cartons for distribution and shipped long distances without causing damage to the contents of t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195744 | Device for holding a container for a composition that produces an antimicrobially active gas A device and method for cleaning and deodorizing a unit having an enclosed space not otherwise easily accessible for cleaning and deodorizing. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182883 | Massive bodies containing free halogen source for producing highly converted solutions of chlorine dioxide A massive body, e.g., a tablet, for producing a solution of chlorine dioxide when the massive body is added to liquid water. The massive body comprises a metal chlorite such as sodium chlorite, an acid source such as sodium bisulfate and a source of free halogen suc... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169451 | Gas-permeable membrane Novel gas-permeable membranes which are particularly useful in the packaging of fresh cut fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials. The membranes have an O2 permeability of at least 775,000 ml/m2.atm.24 hrs, a P10 | 01/30/2007 |
| 7087190 | Composition for the production of chlorine dioxide using non-iodo interhalides or polyhalides and methods of making and using the same A composition for the generation of chlorine dioxide including at least one non-iodo interhalide, polyhalide or salt thereof having the formula BrmClnFoXp wherein m=0–3, n=0–4, o=0–3, p=0–2, X i... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7037543 | Method of extending color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat using plant extracts The color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat is extended by contacting the fresh red meat with an extract of a Labiatae herb prior to packaging the meat. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7001631 | Low temperature sanitization of human pathogens from the surfaces of food and food packaging Almonds are often harvested off the ground from around trees which have been fertilized with manure. Potentially hazardous microbes are transferred from the husk to the shells during the dehusking process. During deshelling, shell dust with attached microbes escapes... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6964788 | System for handling processed meat and poultry products Food products, such as precooked meats, sausages, and the like are microbially decontaminated in their cooking packages to remove surface microorganism contamination from the packages. The cooking packages are removed and the food products optionally subjected to fu... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6916480 | Wiper containing a controlled-release anti-microbial agent A wiper having a controlled release anti-microbial agent therein for providing anti-microbial cleansing of surfaces is provided. The wiper is formed from an absorbent base web to which an anti-microbial formulation is adhered. The formulation includes an anti-microb... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913691 | Controlled dosing of chlorine dioxide or other sanitizing agents into pressurized water systems A medium having a support structure configured for circulation of a fluid therein, such as a replaceable filter cartridge, including a sanitizing agent which contains one or more reactants that are chemically configured for delivering chlorine dioxide or other sanit... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6855358 | Process for addition of a nutraceutical to a beverage The present invention discloses a method of introducing a nutraceutical to a beverage comprising treating a beverage with a primary sterilizing agent, such as ozonation, filling a container with said beverage, adding an amount of a nutraceutical and sealing said con... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6823774 | Freshness preserving gadget An adsorbent (2) is sandwiched by two films (4) from upper and lower directions; the two films (4) are bonded to upper and lower surfaces of the adsorbent (2). A skirt portion (4A) extending in a lateral direction of the adsorbent ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6777012 | Seafood preservation process The preservation of meat products is accomplished utilizing a combination of smoke, ozone and freezing preservation techniques. Particularly, fish products are sized into portions that are first treated with smoke, followed by treatment with ozone and then optionall... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6759070 | Inert-gas based leavened dough system The present invention includes a ready-to-use dough article that provides an expanded baked product, such as a roll, pizza dough or scone. The dough article comprises a substantially gas-impermeable container. The dough article also comprises a dough having a cellul... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6749876 | Method of preparing packaged food articles Packaged food articles of improved appearance and stackability are described such as a refrigerated active cultured dairy product. Each packaged food article comprises an unpressurized, imperforate container having an opening, wherein the container is fabricated fro... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6740346 | System for packaging, storing and transporting agricultural produce A system and method for packing agricultural produce including functionality for: providing a container having at least one communications aperture formed in a wall thereof; providing at least one flexible controlled permeability bag within the contain... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6592919 | Carbon dioxide atmosphere modifiers for packaging A device or sachet (3) for maintaining or modifying the atmosphere in a package suitable for meat, beef, lamb, pork, etc. the device including at least two containing layers (4, 5), a moisture activated chemical substance (6) contained by the containing l... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6541054 | Method for releasing sprout suppressant into quantities of potatoes A release device for slowly releasing vapors of a sprout inhibitor into a small package of potatoes is disclosed. The release device includes a container for holding particulate porous media which has absorbed a liquid sprout inhibitor. The container is a... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6521275 | Meat preservation process using a carbon monoxide and helium gas mixture A meat preservation process using a carbon monoxide and helium mixture as a preservant which achieves a limited penetration into the meat such that the color of the meat is not altered after cooking, comprising, applying a vacuum to the meat to remove atm... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6461633 | Reducing sugar-containing fat emulsion and a method for its sterilization The invention provides a reducing sugar-containing fat emulsion comprising an oil-in-water fat emulsion available upon emulsification of a fat with an emulsifier wherein a reducing sugar and at least one buffer substance selected from among organic acids ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6451363 | Method and package for the preservation of whole fruits and fresh-cut salads and flowers This invention relates to a novel method for the storage and transport of fresh fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel method to prolong the postharvest life of such horticultural produce that is packaged ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6342261 | Method of preserving foods using noble gases A method of preserving a food by contacting the food with a noble gas, a mixture of noble gases or a mixture containing at least one noble gas.... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6338296 | Release device for slowly releasing sprout inhibitor into packages of potatoes A release device for slowly releasing vapors of a sprout inhibitor into a small package of potatoes is disclosed. The release device includes a container for holding finely particulate porous media which has absorbed a liquid sprout inhibitor. The contain... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6337098 | Method of improving the aroma and flavor of coffee using noble gases A method of improving the aroma and flavor of coffee, which entails contacting the same with a noble gas, mixture of noble gases or mixture containing at least one noble gas during at least a portion of any stage of processing or storage.... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6322830 | Ready-to-bake, shelf-stable cake dough and process for its manufacture A ready-to-bake, shelf-stable cake dough consisting essentially of flour, fat, sugar, eggs and water and usual dough additives and comprising a leavening system, the dough having a water activity of below 0.85 and being packed in an essentially gas-imperm... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6296923 | Perforated polymeric film with limited oxygen and water permeability The invention provides polymeric films for the storage or packing of plant material, the film being perforate and having a water vapor permeability of not more than 800 g m-2 day-1 and an oxygen permeability of not more than 200000 c... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6250609 | Method of making supersaturated oxygenated liquid This invention is directed to a method of making supersaturated oxygenated liquid by introducing a high oxygen content gas to an ozone generator to produce ozone, passing the ozone to a contact tank at atmospheric pressure to produce an oxygenated and ozo... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6238716 | Conditioned packaging for shellfish or crustaceans A packaging for shellfish, such as mussels, or crustaceans, includes a closed container in which there is situated a quantity of living shellfish or crustaceans, optionally water originating from the shellfish or crustaceans, as well as a protective gas a... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6231905 | System and method of making a modified atmosphere package comprising an activated oxygen scavenger for packaging meat A packaging system and method utilizes a modified atmosphere package including a first package and a second package. The first package includes a non-barrier portion substantially permeable to oxygen, while the second package is substantially impermeable ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6210730 | Method for treatment of containerized foods A method for treating a perishable meat product including the steps of chilling the meat product to within a selected temperature range, exposing the chilled meat product to a chilled gas mixture containing a significant fraction of inert gas, and thereaf... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6194012 | Treatment of meat A method of storing and aging a meat which comprises the steps of containing meat in a controllable environment under a mechanical compression, substantially separating a majority of a surface of the meat from direct contact with a gas present in the cont... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6139898 | Full moisture shelf stable rice product A full moisture shelf stable rice product, which comprises a cooked or precooked whole grain rice having a dry matter content of from about 30% to about 55% by weight, an acid in amount effective to obtain a pH of about 3.5 to about 4.5, and an oil in an ... | 10/31/2000 |
