Compositions and process for alfalfa drying

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1987-03-16

1988-08-09

Penland, R. B.

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Surface coating of a solid food with a liquid

426636, 426640, 426807, A23K 100

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047627247

ABSTRACT:
Aqueous compositions suitable for the treatment of alfalfa are provided herein. The aqueous compositions contain a hydrocarbon, a lower alkyl ester of a fatty acid and/or alkali metal carbonate. A process for applying said aqueous compositions to the alfalfa at the time of cutting to reduce drying time is also provided.

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