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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178145 | Methods and systems for applying sprout inhibitors and/or other substances to harvested potatoes and/or other vegetables in storage facilities Methods and systems for applying CIPC and/or other sprout-inhibiting substances to post-harvest potatoes and/or other vegetables are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of applying sprout inhibitor includes directing a first portion of an aerosol of the sp... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8119180 | Method for maintaining freshness of fruits and vegetables A process and a composition to extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables are disclosed. The method comprises treating fresh fruit or vegetable structures with a solution comprising organic acids including N-acetyl cysteine. ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8101221 | Methods for preserving fresh produce Methods of preserving fresh produce with a produce preservative which extends the shelf life of fresh produce, particularly cut fresh produce, and preserves the texture, flavor, appearance, crispness, and color of the fresh produce, particularly the exposed surface ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8080269 | Antimicrobial solutions and process related thereto Disclosed are antimicrobial compositions for treating poultry and meat to substantially eliminate bacteria and microorganism harmful to human. The compositions include various combinations of an aliphatic heteroaryl salt, an aliphatic benzylalkyl ammonium salt, a di... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075936 | Antimicrobial solutions and process related thereto Disclosed are antimicrobial compositions for treating poultry, meat, and other surfaces to substantially eliminate bacteria and microorganism harmful to humans. The compositions include a combination of an aliphatic heteroaryl salt, trichloromelamine, and at least t... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7939119 | Protective cultures and their use in the preservation of foodstuffs The invention relates to novel protective cultures, containing lactic acid-producing bacteria for preserving foodstuffs or animal feed, which can only be conserved for a limited period of time, even under refrigeration. The protective cultures can inhibit the growth... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7763297 | Disinfectant and method of use A non-toxic environmentally friendly aqueous disinfectant is disclosed for specific use as prevention against contamination by potentially pathogenic bacteria, fungi and virus. The aqueous disinfectant is formulated by electrolytically generating silver ions in wate... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7482032 | Carotenoid preparation A preparation comprising the carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene in an amount which, in combination, is effective in preventing various kinds of damage resulting from oxidation and exposure to UV light is provided. The preparation is essentially colorless and may b... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7455866 | Process for preserving roasted vegetables A method for preserving vegetables comprising the steps: subjecting the vegetables to a heat treatment chosen from the group consisting of: roasting, shallow frying, baking and grilling, immersing the heat-treated ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7435438 | Disinfectant and method of use A process is disclosed for treating consumable food products, the process comprising the step of applying to a consumable food product an aqueous disinfectant solution comprising silver dihydrogen citrate in an amount sufficient to obtain at least a 2.36 log10 ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7407679 | Use of cationic preservative in food products A novel use of cationic preservatives and preparations according to this novel use. A cationic preservative derived from lauric acid and arginine, in particular, the ethyl ester of the lauramide of the arginine monohydrochloride, hereafter named LAE, can be used for... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7396551 | Alkali and alkaline earth metal levulinates as antimicrobial agents Improved methods are provided for the treatment of foods to inhibit microbial growth therein, by the applying to or incorporating into the food a quantity of an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of levulinic acid. The salts may be topically applied by spraying or ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381439 | Method and composition for washing poultry during processing The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry. The methods include the step of applying a mixed peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7357956 | Tea beverage with improved flavor The invention is directed to beverages with improved flavor. The beverages are not sour and have a monoprotic acidulant with a pKa of less than about 2.6 and/or a polyprotic acidulant with a pKa1 of less than about 2.6 and a pKa2 of less than a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356980 | Automated method for packaging food An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispens... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341735 | Method for using an adjuvant composition with herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides to control pests, insects and fungi An adjuvant is disclosed for use with systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides for application on animals, birds, trees, plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the action and effect of the systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337594 | Food dispensing device and method An automated food processing system and method is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, which may be an individual portion-sized container. In one embodiment, the system includes separate automated modules for dispens... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335386 | Method for preventing acrylamide formation in food products and food intermediates The present invention relates to a novel treatment composition and process for use thereof in treating food products and food intermediates to prevent acrylamide formation therein. The treatment composition may be used in single, home use settings as well as commerc... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326429 | Sterilization method of rice and processed rice foodstuffs The present invention relates to an effective sterilization method including cooking and heating processes, which prevents the quality deterioration of rice and processed rice foodstuffs manufactured by heating processes. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322369 | Methods of detaching microorganisms from, or of inhibiting microbial attachment to, animal or poultry carcasses or seafood or parts thereof Methods of detaching microorganisms (e.g., bacteria) from, or of inhibiting microbial (e.g., bacterial) attachment to, animal or poultry carcasses or seafood or parts thereof, wherein the method involves contacting animal or poultry carcasses or seafood or parts the... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323138 | Method for extending the storage life of an article A method for treating an article which involves exposing an article within a space to a concentration of chlorine dioxide gas that exceeds the IDLH, STEL or TLV, then reducing the concentration of chlorine dioxide gas within the space to a positive quantity below th... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323201 | Highly soluble form of tricalcium citrate, and methods of its making and use We report herein a composition comprising tricalcium citrate, wherein the tricalcium citrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 2-theta (2θ) values of about 8.236, about 16.02, about 17.97, about 19.75, about 21.42, about 25.74, and about 2... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316824 | Method and composition for washing poultry during processing The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry. The methods include the step of applying a mixed peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309509 | Dispensable chocolate mush meltaway and method of making The present invention is a chocolate mush meltaway that is dispensed from a temperature or torque controlled shake freezer machine and that conforms in shape to a receptacle into which it is dispensed. The mush meltaway is made from a selected mixture of chocolate, ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303776 | Automated food processing system and method An automated food processing system and method that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a suitable container, such as an individual portion-sized container. The system includes separate automated modules for dispensing, frying and packaging the food. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294341 | Method using an insecticide and fungicide on fruits and vegetables Insecticide and fungicide, and method of application on trees and plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the growth thereof and to effectively control insects and fungi comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288583 | Method of content protection with durable UV absorbers The contents of clear or lightly colored plastic containers or films are protected from ultraviolet radiation by the incorporation of certain UV absorbers of the class of durable benzotriazoles and tris-aryl-s-triazines in the container or film. Contents to be prote... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285301 | Method for producing nutritionally balanced food compositions This invention relates to a process for manufacturing nutritionally balanced food compositions suitable for retort sterilization which have a low pH, extended shelf life, high antimicrobial activity, and which include protein in a stable emulsion. The primary protei... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281384 | Poultry chiller with improved product distribution and antibacterial count Birds are moved through chilled water by bird moving means such as an auger or by a series of paddles. The birds tend to accumulate in a predetermined path in the water. Streams of water that include an antibacterial additive are directed toward the predetermined pa... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276546 | Carbohydrate esters and polyol esters as plasticizers for polymers, compositions and articles including such plasticizers and methods of using the same The invention relates to methods of making carbohydrate and polyol esters suitable for use as plasticizers for polymer compositions. The invention also relates to plasticized polymer compositions comprising such carbohydrate and polyol esters. The invention also rel... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267834 | Method for reducing acrylamide formation in thermally processed foods In fabricated, thermally processed snack foods, the addition of one of a select group of amino acids to the recipe for the food inhibits the formation of acrylamide during the thermal processing. The amino acid can come from the group of cysteine, lysine, glycine, h... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7258883 | Food and beverage perservative Non-toxic, naturally derived, preservative compositions are provided for beverage products, food products and other consumer products which include d-limonene, beeswax and monohydric alcohol. Methods for manufacturing and using such preservative compositions are als... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7247330 | Method for controlling microbial contamination of a vacuum-sealed food product Methods for controlling contamination of a food product are provided which utilize a combined treatment comprising thermal surface treatment and introduction of an antimicrobial solution to a food package prior to vacuum sealing the package. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7217436 | Method for preparing germinated brown rice having improved texture and cookability without microbial contamination and a germinated brown rice obtained therefrom The present invention relates to a method for preparing germinated brown rice that has better texture, is easier to cook and has higher safety from microbial contamination compared with conventional germinated brown rice, by controlling the conditions for the germin... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217358 | Ultraviolet radiation treatment of unwanted microorganisms A method and apparatus are described for killing or inhibiting growth of undesired microorganisms using ultraviolet radiation. A vortex turbulated flow of water is established within a vertical tube through which is transmitted ultraviolet radiation. In a preferred ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214399 | Shelf stable vegetable composition and method of making The present invention relates to a shelf stable vegetable composition that includes a vegetable having a green color and a water-soluble compound in an amount sufficient to impart to the composition a water activity of 0.65 or less and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 at ambient ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205018 | Carbonated protein drink and method of making An improved carbonated protein beverage/drink composition which provides a relatively high protein content, ranging from about 2% by weight to about 15% by weight, while simultaneously employing a carbonation concentration between about 0.1 volumes of carbonation (p... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198811 | Compositions for the preservation of fruits and vegetables The invention discloses compositions for the preservation of fruits, vegetables, partially processed products, other produce and followers. The compositions comprise at least one phospholipase D inhibitor, at least one compound comprising an isoprene subunit, at lea... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192618 | Antimicrobial composition for pre-harvest and post-harvest treatment of plants and animals An antimicrobial, anti-bacterial processing aid, food additive and food ingredient is provided to inhibit cellular growth of known pathogenic, indicator and spoilage organisms, such as salmonella, stahphylococcus, listeria, e coli, and the like. The antimicro... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189423 | pH control of sauces used on acidified pasta or rice A pasta or rice meal in which the pasta has been acidified to ensure shelf stability. In order to provide the meal so as not to have the uncharacteristically unpleasant taste of acidic flavor notes by mixing a sauce which has had its pH modified by a mixture of an e... | 03/13/2007 |
