Shelf-life extender for food use

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1996-08-02

1999-11-16

Levy, Neil S.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants

424404, 424406, 424407, 424410, 424415, 424485, 424488, 426270, 426302, 426326, 514638, 514514, 523122, A01N 2510

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059853034

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a shelf-life extender for upholding the freshness of food, such as meat, vegetables, fruits, etc., in retail packages or in a refrigerator for an extended period of time. An isothiocyanic acid compound is supported on a matrix such as a natural mucilaginous polysaccharide or a solid organic acid and the supported compound is packaged in synthetic resin film or nonwoven fabric. The invention further provides an aqueous gel composition comprising a specified surfactant, an isothiocyanic acid compound, and a gelling agent and a hydrophobic gel composition comprising a specified hydrophobic dispersion medium, an isothiocyanic acid compound, and a gelling agent.

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Blacon ed. Martindale--The Extra Pharmacopocia Garlic-p. 710 1974.

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