Patent ID: 8101221
Filing Date: 2012-01-24
Classification: A23B,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A method for preserving fresh produce comprising the following steps: a. providing a produce preservative solution comprising: (i) a preservative cation selected from the group consisting of: lithium ions, copper ions, ammonium ions, manganese ions, and mixtures thereof; (ii) a preservative anion selected from the group consisting of: ascorbate ions, erythrobate ions and combinations thereof; and (iii) water; wherein the source of the preservative cation is at least one of hydroxide, chloride, carbonate, phosphate, glycerophosphate, lactate, and sulfate; wherein the source of the preservative anion is ascorbic acid, erythrobic acid or combinations thereof; wherein the preservative anion and preservative cation are present in an ion ratio of from 0.2:1 to 8:1; and b. applying said produce preservative solution to the produce.