Method of disinfecting a foodstuff using gaseous ozone
AssigneeAmerican Air Liquide, Inc.
InventorsJames T. C. Yuan, Edward F. Steiner
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method of disinfecting a foodstuff using a gaseous mixture containing ozone in an amount and for a time sufficient to effect disinfection.
Claims38
A method of disinfecting a foodstuff using a gaseous mixture comprising an effective amount of ozone, which comprises contacting the foodstuff with the gaseous mixture at a temperature of about 0.degree. C. to 10.degree. C., and wherein said foodstuff is contacted with said gaseous mixture for a time sufficient to substantially disinfect the foodstuff.
A method of disinfecting a foodstuff against bacteria causing food-borne illness using a gaseous mixture comprising an effective amount of ozone, which comprises contacting the foodstuff with the gaseous mixture at a temperature of about 0.degree. C. to 10.degree. C., and wherein the foodstuff is contacted with said gaseous mixture for a time sufficient to substantially disinfect the foodstuff.
A method of disinfecting a foodstuff against fungi and preventing mycotoxicosis using a gaseous mixture comprising an effective amount of ozone, which comprises contacting the foodstuff with the gaseous mixture at a temperature of about 0.degree. C. to 10.degree. C., and wherein the foodstuff is contacted with said gaseous mixture for a time sufficient to substantially disinfect the foodstuff.
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