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Title:
REDUCTION OF PATHOGEN IN PLANT MATERIALS USING LACTIC ACID PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/139904
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Improved compositions and methods are disclosed for improving food safety. More specifically, one or more lactic acid producing microorganisms are used for inhibiting pathogenic growth on plant materials before, during and/or after harvest. The disclosed methodology is particularly effective for leafy vegetables, such as spinach.

Inventors:
WARE DOUGLAS R (US)
BRASHEARS MINDY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/034617
Publication Date:
April 05, 2012
Filing Date:
April 29, 2011
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Assignee:
NUTRITION PHYSIOLOGY COMPANY LLC (US)
WARE DOUGLAS R (US)
BRASHEARS MINDY (US)
International Classes:
A23B7/10; A23B7/155; C12N1/20; C12P7/56
Domestic Patent References:
WO2003051140A12003-06-26
Foreign References:
JPH10164987A1998-06-23
KR100458800B12004-12-03
KR100365243B12002-12-18
Other References:
GRAGG,S.E. ET AL., THESIS (MASTER OF SCIENCE) IN FOOD SCIENCE, December 2008 (2008-12-01), TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
HELANDER,I.M. ET AL., TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, vol. 8, no. 5, 1997, pages 146 - 150
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
CHEN, X., Peter (4845 Pearl East CircleSuite 20, Boulder CO, US)
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