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Food Or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, And Products > Inhibiting Chemical Or Physical Change Of Food By Contact With A Change Inhibiting Chemical Agent Other Than An Antioxygen Agent > Biocidal Or Disinfecting Chemical Agent

Biocidal Or Disinfecting Chemical Agent

Biocidal Or Disinfecting Chemical Agent patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

07/19/07 - 20070166441 - Method and system for recapturing and reusing unreacted antimicrobial solutions in spray applications
A system providing for on-site reclamation and re-use of reclaimed antimicrobial solution includes a dispenser, at least one receptacle, piping, and at least one pump. The dispenser sprays antimicrobial solution toward moving raw food products. Unspent antimicrobial solution that did not contact the moving raw food products and rebound antimicrobial ...

07/12/07 - 20070160725 - Use of extracts and compounds of allium-genus plants as preservatives in the food and agri-food industries
The present invention relates to the use of extracts and compounds of plants from the Allium genus for the food and agrifood industry consisting of being used as food preservatives for humans and animals, plants being harvested or post-harvest plants, as well as for environmental disinfection, using thiosulfinates, thiosulfonates, ajoene, ...

05/17/07 - 20070110860 - Food surface sanitation tunnel
This invention is a modular, adjustable, easy to maintain, portable or fixed food sanitation tunnel, comprising an enclosing means for subjecting food to sanitizers including UV light, ozone, hydroperoxides, superoxides and hydroxyl radicals, and a method for using the system. The enclosing means includes one or more UV radiation sources ...

04/19/07 - 20070087094 - Process for improving the durability of, and/or stabilizing, microbially perishable products
The present invention relates to a process for improving the durability of, and/or stabilizing, microbially perishable products, in which, during the process for preparing, processing or packaging the products, their surfaces and/or their environment, in particular the environmental air and/or the surfaces of the utensils or other materials which come ...

04/19/07 - 20070087093 - Antimicrobial salt solutions for food safety applications
Antimicrobial formulations and solutions for food safety and quality applications are disclosed. Because some of these formulations and solutions contain a substantial concentration of salt, they are adaptable to a variety of food-processing applications, such as for chilling brine applications, disinfecting meat baths/rinses, beef injection brines, poultry chill tanks, brines ...

03/15/07 - 20070059415 - Co2 containing antimicrobial formulations to treat food products during processing steps
Embodiments of the invention generally provide antimicrobial formulations incorporating a carrier chemical in carbon dioxide (CO2) to treat food products during processing steps. ...

01/25/07 - 20070020366 - Method and apparatus for treatment of food products
Method of treating a food product in a container to reduce or inhibit a microbial population on the food product, involving applying to the container an antimicrobial solution (applied in an amount effective to reduce or inhibit the microbial population), and placing the food product in the container. Also a ...

01/25/07 - 20070020365 - Antimicrobial compositions for use on food products
The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, and specifically antimicrobial compositions that are useful at sanitizing food products. The compositions of the present invention include octanoic acid, an acidulant, a coupling agent, an optional buffer, and water. The compositions of the present invention are composed of GRAS or food additive ...

12/28/06 - 20060292274 - Treatment to reduce microorganisms with carbon dioxide by multiple pressure oscillations
Apparatus and methods to non-thermally treat goods for human consumption with carbon dioxide. Apparatus and methods rely on multiple pressure changes of carbon dioxide to affect one of three processes. A first process rapidly freezes and thaws water on the surface of the goods in rapid succession multiple times to ...

12/21/06 - 20060286229 - Antimicrobial salt solutions for cheese processing applications
Antimicrobial formulations and solutions for food safety and quality applications are disclosed. Because some of these formulations and solutions contain a substantial concentration of salt, they are adaptable to a variety of food-processing applications, such as for chilling brine applications, disinfecting meat baths/rinses, beef injection brines, poultry chill tanks, brines ...

11/16/06 - 20060257539 - Synergistic antimicrobial system
An antimicrobial composition is provided that includes an amount of nisin and ε-poly-L-lysine effective for preventing an increase in microbial counts in a foodstuff. Nisin and ε-poly-L-lysine act synergistically to prevent increases in microbial counts in foods without affecting the foods taste and physical properties. This synergistic antimicrobial composition may ...

10/05/06 - 20060222746 - Food preservative system and method for preserving a food composition
A food preservative system and method for preserving a food composition is described. The food composition can be high in protein, contain meat and mayonnaise and is shelf stable for at least 30 days. The preservative system has a component that interferes with the permeability of the cell membrane of ...

08/31/06 - 20060193954 - System and method for spraying meat products with an anti-microbial agent
System and method for applying an antimicrobial agent, such as acidified calcium sulfate (ACS), to unpackaged meat products, in order to eliminate or reduce existing food borne bacterial pathogens and to prevent their growth when the meat products are stored. A conveyor transports unpackaged meat products to a spray chamber ...

07/20/06 - 20060159814 - Systems and methods for disinfection
Methods and systems for establishing Taylor-Couette flow in a fluid are provided. Aspects of the disclosed methods and systems incorporate Taylor-Couette flow in combination with a source of radiation to provide more uniform radiation exposure to the fluid and its components. Common problems of non-uniform radiation levels and concentration boundary ...

07/20/06 - 20060159813 - Composition having bacteristatic and bactericidal activity against bacterial spores and vegetative cells and process for treating foods therewith
Antibacterial compositions effective against both gram positive and gram negative vegetative bacteria plus harmful gram positive sporeforming bacteria include propionibacterial metabolites in combination with two or more of the following: a lantibiotic; a lytic enzyme; and an organic acid or its salt. Methods of use are provided, as well as ...

06/29/06 - 20060141111 - Process to sanitize fruit and vegetables
A process to sanitize fruit and vegetables, which may be used for products that are whole, diced, sliced, peeled, chopped or shredded. The process includes the use of a disinfectant agent, such as, for example, BCDMH, at a pH at, or above, 8.3. A buffer is used to obtain the ...

06/22/06 - 20060134286 - Gallocatechin gallate-containing composition
The composition according to the present invention contains gallocatechin gallate as an agent for enhancing the activity of antibacterial catechins in which the antibacterial activity of the antibacterial catechins against Streptococcus mutans is particularly enhanced. The composition according to the present invention can be produced by mixing the antibacterial catechins ...

06/15/06 - 20060127547 - Combined use of glycine and/or glycine derivatives and lactate and/or (di)acetate as antibacterial agent against listeria in foods and/or drinks
The invention relates to the combined use of glycine and/or glycine derivative and lactate and/or (di)acetate salts, as antibacterial agent against Listeria bacteria in food and drink products. ...

06/15/06 - 20060127546 - Use of glycine and/or glycine derivatives as antibacterial agent against gram negative bacterial pathogens in foods and/or drinks
The invention relates to the use of glycine and/or (earth)alkali glycinate salts, ammonium glycinate and/or esters of glycine and C1-C8 alcohols as antibacterial agent against the gram-negative bacterial patogens Escherichia Coli, Enterobacter Sakazakii, Salmonella, and Campylobacter in foods and/or drinks with the proviso that in addition to said glycine and/or ...

05/25/06 - 20060110506 - 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 dialiphatic dialkyl ammonium salt, a tetraalkyl ammonium salt and/or trichloromelamine. ...

05/25/06 - 20060110505 - Immersion tube antimicrobial treatment
A generally U-shaped treatment tube for immersing meat in an antimicrobial treatment solution is provided. The apparatus includes an inlet for receiving meat, an outlet for removing meat, a solution inlet for introducing antimicrobial treatment solution into at least a U-shaped section of a tube and a solution outlet to ...

04/20/06 - 20060083830 - Polylysine-containing food additive and acidic adjuvant
A food additive composition comprising ε-polylysine in higher than normal concentrations and optionally in combination with an acidic adjuvant. The acidic adjuvant may be a low pH solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA-complexes (“AGIIS”), a highly acidic metalated organic acid (“HAMO”), or a highly acidic metalated mixture of inorganic acids (“HAMMIA”). ...

04/06/06 - 20060073249 - Stable aqueous solution of a polyene fungicide
The invention provides an aqueous composition comprising a dissolved polyene fungicide and a solubilizer, wherein at least 100 ppm of polyene fungicide is present as dissolved polyene fungicide. The aqueous compositions of the invention may further comprise a chelating and/or antioxidation agent. The compositions of the invention. provide dissolved polyene ...

03/02/06 - 20060045946 - Composition for inactivating yeasts or molds in soft drinks
The invention relates to a composition for inactivating yeasts or molds in a soft drink comprising calcium ions, characterized in that the composition further comprises a yeast and/or mold inactivation agent selected from a naturally occurring sugar mono fatty acid ester or glycerol mono fatty acid ester, a naturally occurring ...

02/23/06 - 20060040022 - Chilled food composition
Chilled food compositions having a pH of under 4.5 are described. The chilled food compositions are emulsion-based and contain fresh vegetables. The chilled food compositions are free of discoloration and microbiologically stable when kept refrigerated. ...

02/02/06 - 20060024414 - Methods for preserving food products
An improved method is provided for inactivating microorganisms in food products by introducing an edible phenolic compound in a food product and subjecting the resulting food product containing phenolic compound to high pressure conditions. This particular combination of physical and chemical treatments on the food products inactivates undesirable microorganisms in ...

01/26/06 - 20060019004 - Process of antimicrobial treatment of fresh produce, particularly mushroom
Preservative compositions using toxicologically acceptable ingredients, and employing a pH of 9.0 or above for at least part of the process, for reducing the initial population and controlling the growth of spoilage bacteria and human pathogens and for preventing unwanted color changes in fresh and processed produce, particularly mushrooms. Aqueous ...

01/26/06 - 20060019003 - Novel synergistic rapid-sanitization method
This disclosure discusses sanitizing objects using a combination of an antimicrobial treatment and a quick freeze step. The use of antimicrobial agents for disinfecting food products often raises food quality and safety issues. The present invention uses hurdle technology to disable target microorganisms by using an antimicrobial agent, such as ...

12/08/05 - 20050271781 - 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 two ammonium salts comprising an aliphatic benzylalkyl ammonium salt, dialiphatic dialkyl ammonium salt, or a tetraalkyl ...

11/03/05 - 20050244556 - Electrolyzed water treatment for meat and hide
The present invention relates to a method for cleaning and disinfecting. A food product is provided, as well as a first non-toxic solution including an electrolyzed alkaline solution and a second non-toxic solution including an electrolyzed acidic solution. The food product is cleaned by saponifying the first solution to a ...

10/13/05 - 20050226974 - Natamycin dosage form, process for preparing same, method for preserving a food product and preserved food product
The invention relates to a natamycin dosage form comprising a tablet, which consists of physiologically acceptable components, said tablet containing an effective food preserving amount of natamycin. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a dosage form as well as to a method for preservation of a ...

09/01/05 - 20050191395 - Hangover remedy and alcohol abatement composition
An anti-intoxication composition and method of making and using are provided for treating and preventing drinker's remorse and other toxic effects of excessive alcohol consumption by humans. The anti-intoxication composition is an acidic mixture containing sweeteners, flavoring agents, food additives and a processed mixture of metallic salts, sulfuric acid, ammonium ...

09/01/05 - 20050191394 - 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 antimicrobial agent of the present invention is useful as a treatment for animal feed, a treatment ...

07/14/05 - 20050153033 - Lactic acid bacteria for the treatment of food
The compositions and methods of the present invention involve the use of bacteria and/or their fermentate products to treat foods, such as fresh and processed meat products. ...

06/30/05 - 20050142259 - High pressure inactivation of pathogenic viruses
A process for inactivating pathogenic viruses in meat includes the steps of subjecting the meat to an elevated pressure for a predetermined period of time, adiabatically increase the temperature of the meat to a temperature not to exceed 50° C. while retaining the raw color meat characteristics. ...



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