Mastic-derived natural protectants
AssigneeBarentz North America, LLC
InventorPatrick J. Lutz
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of natural protectants comprising a mastic extract and optionally a second component to prevent microbial growth and preserve a product. The invention also relates to the use of natural protectants comprising quinic acid or a salt thereof, ethyl lauroyl arginate or a salt thereof, and optionally a third component to prevent microbial growth and preserve a product.
Claims10
A concentrate of natural protectants consisting essentially of mastic water and quinic acid or a salt thereof, wherein the weight ratio of mastic water to quinic acid or a salt thereof is about 8:1 to about 2:1.
A concentrate of natural protectants consisting of mastic water and quinic acid, wherein the weight ratio of mastic water to quinic acid is about 4:1.
A concentrate of natural protectants consisting essentially of mastic water and ethyl lauroyl arginate or a salt thereof, wherein the weight ratio of mastic water to ethyl lauroyl arginate or a salt thereof is about 3:1 to about 1:3.
A concentrate of natural protectants consisting essentially of mastic water and p-anisic acid or a salt thereof, wherein the weight ratio of mastic water to quinic acid or a salt thereof is about 8:1 to about 2:1.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.