Antimicrobial compositions and methods of use thereof
OwnerHarshavardhan Thippareddiinventor
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial growth and/or accelerating fermentation in meat and other food products using acyl glycerol compounds are provided. The acyl glycerol compounds are added to food products in their natural oil form, via various routes of administration (mix, dip, spray, etc.). The acyl glycerol esterification sites can be tailored and/or mixtures of different acyl glycerol compounds may be used. The acyl glycerol compounds can also be used in combination with one or more additional agents, for example as part of a multi-functional antimicrobial or carrier of antioxidants, flavor compounds, etc.
Claims22
A method of inhibiting growth of foodborne microorganisms in a food product, comprising adding to the food product an acyl glycerol comprising one or more short chain fatty acids having antimicrobial activity, wherein the method provides free forms of said acids in the food product on demand responsive to the growth of the microorganisms in the food product.
A method of accelerating fermentation in a food product, comprising adding to the food product an acyl glycerol comprising one or more short chain fatty acids having antimicrobial activity;
- and adding to the food product a fermentation starter culture, wherein the method provides free forms of said acids in the food product as the acyl glycerol breaks down, thereby reducing time to reach a target pH as compared to a control without the acyl glycerol added.
A composition for inhibiting growth of foodborne microorganisms and/or accelerating fermentation in a food product, the composition comprising an acyl glycerol comprising two or more different short chain fatty acids having antimicrobial activity.
A composition for inhibiting growth of foodborne microorganisms and/or accelerating fermentation in a food product, the composition comprising a mixture of two or more different acyl glycerols, each acyl glycerol comprising one or more short chain fatty acids having antimicrobial activity.
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