Bactericide solution and method of making same
AssigneeGlobal Microbio Products, L.L.C.
InventorFrancis Benjamin McLaughlin
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Abstract
A bactericide useful as a shelf life extender for produce and other food products. The bactericide is an aqueous solution formed from water, copper sulfate pentahydrate and a reagent, which can either be an acid or hydrogen peroxide. The bactericide is applied as a coating on the food product and is especially useful in extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Other applications of the bactericide include treatment of drinking water, bacteria and algae control in pools and natural bodies of water, and as a disinfectant in cleansers.
Claims20
A method of preparing a bactericide, comprising the steps of:
- adding copper sulfate pentahydrate to an aqueous solution;
- and
- mixing a quantity of reagent into the solution, wherein the reagent is selected from the group consisting of an acid and hydrogen peroxide.
A method of extending the shelf life of a food product, comprising the step of coating a food product with an aqueous solution containing copper sulfate and a reagent, wherein the reagent is selected from the group consisting of an acid and hydrogen peroxide.
A bactericide, comprising an aqueous solution containing copper sulfate and a reagent, wherein the reagent is selected from the group consisting of an acid and hydrogen peroxide.
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