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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2007
James David Legan, Libertyville, IL (US);
Belinda Leigh Chapman, Rooty Hill, AU;
Michelle Kay Bull, West Ryde, AU;
James David Legan, Libertyville, IL (US);
Belinda Leigh Chapman, Rooty Hill, AU;
Michelle Kay Bull, West Ryde, AU;
Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, Northfield, IL (US);
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Campbell, AU;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process effective for reducing the number of spores, especially psychrotrophic spores, in compositions. More specifically, a method is provided for heating a composition at a temperature, pressure and for a time effective for reducing the number of psychrotrophic spores in the composition by at least about 3 logs. In one important aspect, the invention relates to producing vacuum packed or modified atmosphere packed chilled food products.