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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 22, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Isaac Ashie, Raleigh, NC (US);
Thomas Sorensen, Raleigh, NC (US);
Assignees:
Novo Norolisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, DK;
Novo Nordisk Biochem of North America, Inc., Franklinton, NC (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
426 56 ; 426652 ;
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for meat tenderization that comprise a thermolabile protease derived from a Rhizomucor species. Preferably, the protease has limited substrate specificity and may be treated with peroxy acids. The invention also provides meat-tenderizing compositions, which comprise the protease in combination with nitrite and/or flavoring agents.