Process for reducing spore levels in compositions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8993023
APP PUB NO 20100104721A1
SERIAL NO

12521723

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The present invention relates to a process effective for reducing the number of spores, especially psychrotrophic spores, in compositions. More specifically, a method is provided for heating a composition at a temperature, pressure and for a time effective for reducing the number of psychrotrophic spores in the composition by at least about 3 logs. In one important aspect, the invention relates to producing vacuum packed or modified atmosphere packed chilled food products.

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  • COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION;KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bull, Michelle Kay West Ryde, AU 1 4
Chapman, Belinda Leigh Rooty Hill, AU 1 4
Legan, James David Libertyville, US 6 33

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