Inhibitor and preservative formulation

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2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Leith, Patricia (Department: 1654)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...

Reexamination Certificate

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06875452

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an inhibitor and preservative formulation comprising a combination of a plant oil chosen from the oils of fennel, anise or basic, or derivatives or active ingredients thereof with benzoic acid, methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben or butyl paraben. Suitably the formulation comprises between 0.1% and 1% of plant oil derivative or active ingredient thereof and 0.1% benzoic acid or paraben. The ingredients may be administered separately or together to a foodstuff. Alternatively the ingredients may be used in the manufacture of medicament to inhibit micro-organism growth.

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