Patent ID: 7541045

Claim:
A method, comprising: (1) providing a concentrated quaternary ammonium compound solution comprising: a quaternary ammonium compound with a concentration from greater than about 10% by weight; and at least one solubility enhancing agent, wherein said quaternary ammonium compound is selected from the group consisting of: an alkylpyridinium salt represented by the structural formula (I): wherein n is 9-21; and X is a halide, and an alkylalicyclic ammonium salt represented by the structural formula (III): wherein n is 9-21; Z is 4-5; R is selected from the group consisting of CH3 and C2H5; and X is a halide; (2) diluting said concentrated quaternary ammonium compound solution; and (3) applying said solution to a food product, wherein said food product comprises seafood.