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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2024
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2022
Purac Biochem Bv, Gorinchem, NL;
Arne Olav Sliekers, Breda, NL;
Eelco Anthonius Johannes Heintz, Gorinchem, NL;
PURAC BIOCHEM BV, Gorinchem, NL;
Abstract
Methods to prepare a fruit ferment containing propionic acid and/or a salt thereof comprising i) obtaining a liquid fruit preparation, ii) optionally supplementing the liquid fruit preparation with water and/or with additional components to support fermentation, iii) fermenting the optionally supplemented liquid fruit preparation with a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain, iv) optionally further processing the fermentation product, to obtain the fruit ferment. Next to a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain, a lactic acid-producing bacterial strain may be used in the fermentation. And, a fruit ferment obtainable by said method.