Patent ID: 9445608
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: A01N,A21D

Claim Text:
1. A method of extending the shelf-life of a dough-based product comprising: treating the exterior surface of a dough with an antimicrobial powder to yield a treated dough having said antimicrobial powder on the exterior surface thereof, said antimicrobial powder comprising an antimicrobial agent dispersed in a carrier powder selected from the group consisting of flours, calcium sulfate, silica, starches, fibers, and combinations thereof, wherein said antimicrobial agent is selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, natamycin, sodium diacetate, calcium propionate, sodium propionate, potassium sorbate, fumaric acid, polylysine, sodium benzoate, fermented carbohydrates, and combinations thereof, wherein said antimicrobial powder comprises: baking said treated dough having said antimicrobial powder on the exterior surface thereof to yield said dough-based product having a mold-free shelf-life of at least about 7 days under ambient conditions.