Direct action anti-mycotic
AssigneeInternational Fiber Corporation
InventorJit F. Ang
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Abstract
A direct action anti-mycotic composition is provided which is a natamycin material having an average particle diameter of 10 microns or less and/or an average surface area to weight ratio of at least 2 m2/g. The natamycin material may be utilized in a form fit for human consumption on or in perishable material susceptible to spoilage by mold, yeast, or flingal growth. The natamycin material provides effective protection to a perishable material from mold, yeast, or fungal growth at concentrations of from 1 ppm to 5 ppm and higher. Methods are also provided for formulating and utilizing the natamycin material.
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A composition, comprising:
- a perishable solid food material which is susceptible to spoilage from mold, fungus, or yeast growth in the material;
- a natamycin material fit for human consumption having an average particle diameter of 9 microns or less dispersed in or on said perishable food material, said natamycin material providing effective anti-mycotic activity for said perishable food material at concentrations of from 1 part per million up to 5 parts per million of natamycin.
A method for providing a perishable solid food material which is susceptible to yeast, fungus, or mold growth protection from yeast, fungus, or mold growth, comprising dispersing a natamycin material fit for human consumption having an average particle diameter of 9 microns or less in or on said perishable food material so that natamycin is present contacting said perishable food material, said natamycin material being sufficient to provide effective anti-mycotic activity for said perishable food material.
A composition, comprising:
- a perishable solid food material which is susceptible to spoilage from mold, fungus, or yeast growth in the material;
- a natamycin material fit for human consumption having an average particle diameter of 7 microns or less dispersed in or on said perishable food material, said natamycin material providing effective anti-mycotic activity for said perishable food material at concentrations of from 1 part per million up to 5 parts per million of natamycin.
A composition, comprising:
- a perishable solid food material which is susceptible to spoilage from mold, fungus, or yeast growth in the material;
- a natamycin material fit for human consumption having an average particle diameter of 5 microns or less dispersed in or on said perishable food material, said natamycin material providing effective anti-mycotic activity for said perishable food material at concentrations of from 1 part per million up to 5 parts per million of natamycin.
A composition, comprising:
- a perishable solid food material which is susceptible to spoilage from mold, fungus, or yeast growth in the material;
- a natamycin material fit for human consumption having an average particle diameter of 1 micron or less dispersed in or on said perishable food material, said natamycin material providing effective anti-mycotic activity for said perishable food material at concentrations of from 1 part per million up to 5 parts per million of natamycin.
A method for providing a perishable solid food material which is susceptible to yeast, fungus, or mold growth protection from yeast, fungus, or mold growth, comprising dispersing a natamycin material fit for human consumption having an average particle diameter of 7 microns or less in or on said perishable food material in a concentration of from 1 part per million up to 5 parts per million, said concentration of natamycin being sufficient to provide effective anti-mycotic activity for said perishable food material.
A method for providing a perishable solid food material which is susceptible to yeast, fungus, or mold growth protection from yeast, fungus, or mold growth, comprising dispersing a natamycin material fit for human consumption having an average particle diameter of 5 microns or less in or on said perishable food material in a concentration of from 1 part per million up to 5 parts per million, said concentration of natamycin being sufficient to provide effective anti-mycotic activity for said perishable food material.
A method for providing a perishable solid food material which is susceptible to yeast, fungus, or mold growth protection from yeast, fungus, or mold growth, comprising dispersing a natamycin material fit for human consumption having an average particle diameter of 1 micron or less in or on said perishable food material in a concentration of from 1 part per million up to 5 parts per million, said concentration of natamycin being sufficient to provide effective anti-mycotic activity for said perishable food material.
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