Food or edible material: processes – compositions – and products – Treatment of packaged product by electrical or wave energy
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-21
2007-08-21
Becker, Drew (Department: 1761)
Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products
Treatment of packaged product by electrical or wave energy
C426S248000, C426S270000, C426S326000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10383278
ABSTRACT:
A system and method of maintaining the integrity of freshly harvested, or freshly cut fruits and vegetables. Specifically, the invention focuses on a distinct series of processes which confer a lower total microbial count, delay browning, improve general organoleptic properties, and decrease the amount of chemical contaminants on the exposed surfaces without the use of preservatives. Examples of such process may be applying a first produce integrity maintenance process, a second produce integrity maintenance process, application of an antibrowning agent to the produce by a produce antibrown agent applicator, exposing the produce to ultraviolet light by an ultraviolet light system, and applying an ozone treatment by an ozone treatment system.
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Hankinson Thomas R.
Herickhoff Lisa A.
Becker Drew
Hankinson Thomas R.
Santangelo Law Offices P.C.
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