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US 2002/0054950 A1Published application
Fruit and vegetable preservative
AssigneeCitrus Sensation PTY LTD
InventorRhonda Selleck
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Abstract
Minimally processed fruits and vegetables are preserved by use of a flavonoid. Cut and peeled fruits or vegetables are prayed or dipped in a solution containing a flavonoid and an anti oxidant such as ascorbic acid, erythorbic acid or alpha lipoic acid. Juices are also preserved by the addition of a flavonoid and ascorbic acid if it is not already present.
Claims10
A process of extending the useful shelf life of minimally processed fruits and vegetables which includes the step of treating the fruits and vegetables with a flavonoid.
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