Swift Company

Robert B Tompkin

Richard D Trelease

David R Erickson

Robert E Taylor

Wayne A Busch

An aqueous composition includes a normally biodegradable component and contains tertiary butyl hydroquinone to inhibit microbial growth. Oxidative rancidity is also controlled when the composition has a fat or oil content. A method is described which adds tertiary butyl hydroquinone to aqueous biodegradable materials in concentrations that inhibit microbial growth.

Antimicrobial and antirancidity agent

Butylated hydroxy anisole functions as an antimicrobial agent in hydrous material capable of supporting microbial growth when used in excess of about 0.02 percent by weight of the hydrous material.

Retardation of oxidation and microbial growth in foods

A process for treating meat and meat-cuts to destroy surface bacteria, and particularly spoilage bacteria, comprising contacting meat surfaces with a hot aqueous acid solution for a time sufficient to achieve substantial surface bacterial kill but insufficient to result in any appreciable organoleptic deterioration or protein denaturation of the meat.

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La Grange, IL, United States of America

Robert B Tompkin