Abstract:
A method for producing a preservative salt includes feeding a biodegradable feedstock to a mixed consortium of microorganisms or microbiomes to produce a fermentation effluent comprising a carboxylic acid mixture; recovering the carboxylic acid mixture from the fermentation effluent; separating an acetic acid and propionic acid fraction from the carboxylic acid mixture; and reacting the acetic acid and the propionic acid fraction with a base to produce the preservative salt comprising an acetic acid and propionic acid salt. The carboxylic acids have greater than 80% bio-based carbon content.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an additive composition for a polymer substrate comprising a carrier material, an antimicrobial substance present in an amount of from 1% w/w to 50% w/w. and a food preservative present in amount of from 1% w/w to 75% w/w, wherein the antimicrobial substance is different to the food preservative.
Abstract:
A process for the production of a soft bakery product with a moisture content of at least 11%, which can be stored at room temperature for at least two months, while keeping its softness characteristics substantially unchanged is disclosed. The process includes the steps of: a) providing a semi-finished product obtained from a flour-based leavened dough; b) baking the semi-finished product in an oven, obtaining a bakery product having a moisture content of between 10% and 35% by weight; and c) injecting water or a hydroalcoholic solution into the product, in an amount such as to bring about an increase of at least 10% of the moisture content of the bakery product.
Abstract:
A ready-to-eat baked pizza packaged for long-term storage at room temperature, having an appearance and organoleptic properties comparable to those of a freshly made pizza is disclosed. A process for obtaining a ready-to-eat packaged pizza which can be stored at room temperature, according to the invention, is also described.
Abstract:
An object of the present invention is to provide a novel strain that is capable of effectively inhibiting the growth of microorganisms such as fungi and Staphylococcus aureus, is safe, and does not influence the flavor and taste of foods. The present invention relates to a strain of Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis WB1006 (FERMABP-11246), and also relates to a food produced with the use of the strain.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a novel method for extending mold-free shelf life and for improving the flavor of baked goods by applying live yeast on the surface of the baked good after baking and cooling before packaging the baked good in closed bags and storing the packaged baked goods at ambient temperature. This method can be used for all kinds of baked goods including breads, rolls, bagels, pizza crusts, wheat flour tortillas, croissants, cakes, muffins, donuts and pita breads. This method can also be used to produce baked goods containing live probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii ).
Abstract:
Methods of manufacturing packaged dough products are provided. A heat stable film is used as a processing aid and as at least a portion of a final package for the dough product. Since the heat stable film is at least a portion of the final package, the dough product can be subjected to a cooking or reheating (e.g., by conventional or microwave oven) cycle within the package, thereby also providing enhanced convenience to an end user of the dough product.
Abstract:
A tenderizer for microwave-reheatable baked products, which is added to doughs to make fully or partially baked products, contains at least the following ingredients: fat, proteins selected from the group of soy and egg proteins, and methylcellulose. The tenderizer prevents the baked products from becoming tough or chewy upon microwave-reheating.
Abstract:
A baked pizza crust is provided having a water activity in the range of about 0.6-0.85, the baked crust being suitable for use in a refrigerated, ready-to-eat pizza kit. Also provided is a kit for preparing ready-to-eat pizza, the kit including pizza crust, pizza sauce and one or a plurality of pizza toppings which are hermetically sealed from the external atmosphere in a package having a base tray and a top fitted and sealed to said base tray. Preferably, each food item is in a separate compartment sealed from the other food items to substantially retard or prevent flavor, moisture and microbial migration from one food item to another.
Abstract:
The invention relates to novel mold growth inhibiting products for various foodstuffs, and a method of making and using the same. The mold growth inhibiting product is generally a mixture of various compounds, including: a first compound selected from the group consisting of azodicarbonamide or potassium bromate, a second compound selected from the group consisting of benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, calcium benzoate, potassium benzoate, paraben, acetic acid, lactic acid, fumaric acid, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium sorbate, calcium sorbate, sorbic acid, calcium propionate, potassium propionate, sodium propionate, propionic acid or mixtures thereof. In a second embodiment of the invention, a third compound is added which lowers the decomposition temperature of the azodicarbonamide. In a fifth embodiment of the invention, the mold growth inhibiting product is prepared by placing a layer of azodicarbonamide on a substrate means and then covering said layer with a gas permeable separator means. The second compound is then added on top of the separator and then the combination is heated to form the final product. In a seventh embodiment, the second compound is mixed with a gaseous mixture to yield a mold inhibitor product having little or no off-flavor, off-texture, off-color or off-odor. All embodiments of this invention are added to the foodstuff in the same or greater percentages of current day mold inhibitors, yet the resultant foodstuff has no off-flavor, taste or color which is normally imparted by current day mold inhibitors.