METHODS FOR PRESERVING FRESH PRODUCE - MANTROSE HAEUSER COMPANY INC

Title:

METHODS FOR PRESERVING FRESH PRODUCE

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2003104730

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

The present invention pertains to methods of preserving fresh produce with a produce preservative which extends the shelf life of fresh produce, particularly cut fresh produce. The produce preservative preserves the texture, flavor, appearance, crispness, and color of the fresh produce, particularly the exposed surface of the fresh produce. The method comprises the following steps: providing a solution of produce preservative comprising: water, magnesium ions or zinc ions or tin ions; and ascorbate ions, or erythorbate ions; wherein the magnesium ion or zinc ions or tin ions and ascorbate ions are present in a mole ratio of preferably from 0.2:1 to 8:1, more preferably from 0.75:1 to 8:1, more preferably from 1:1 to 4:1, most preferably 1.5:1 to 3:1, applying said produce preservative to the produce; applying said produce preservative to the produce.

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Inventors:

HEKAL IHAB M (US)
CHEN CHAO (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2003/017721

Publication Date:

March 25, 2004

Filing Date:

June 04, 2003

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

MANTROSE HAEUSER COMPANY INC (US)
HEKAL IHAB M (US)
CHEN CHAO (US)

International Classes:

A23B7/00; A23B7/10; A23B7/153; A23B7/154; A23B7/157; A23B7/16; A23L3/3454; A23L3/3508; A23L3/358; (IPC1-7): A23B7/153; A23L3/34

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