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Method of preserving meat products and microorganisms for the stabilization of meat products
Assignee: KARL MULLER U Co KG A CORP OF FED REP OF GERMANY
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Filing: 1988-11-25
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Granted: 1989-12-12
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Expires: 2008-11-25
Abstract
Abstract Microorganisms suitable for the stabilization of meat products. The present invention is intended to provide novel microorganisms, which lead within a short period of time to a particularly pure and agreeable aroma, a satisfactory pickled color and a stable product. The microorganisms Lactobacillus curvatus DSM 4265, Micrococcus varians DSM 4263, and Debaryomyces hanseneii DSM 4260 lead to the desired results.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter P. Hammes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B4/00; A23B4/02; A23B4/023; A23B4/0235; A23B4/12; A23B4/14; A23B4/18; A23B4/20; A23B4/22; A23L; A23L13/00; A23L13/40; A23L13/45; A23L13/46; A23V; A23V2400/00; A23V2400/11; A23V2400/133; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/853; Y10S435/859; Y10S435/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
A microorganism for the stabilization of meat products selected from the group consisting of isolated: Lactobacillus curvatus DSM 4265, Micrococcus varians DSM 4263, and Debaryomyces hanseneii DSM 4260.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
A microorganism for the stabilization of meat products selected from the group consisting of isolated: Lactobacillus curvatus DSM 4265, Micrococcus varians DSM 4263, and Debaryomyces hanseneii DSM 4260.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
46 words
A method of preserving meat products comprising adding to the meat products a microorganism selected from the group consisting of: Lactobacillus curvatus DSM 4265, Micrococcus varians DSM 4263, and Debaryomyces hanseneii DSM 4260 said microorganism being added in an amount effective to stabilize said meat products.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
46 words
A method of preserving meat products comprising adding to the meat products a microorganism selected from the group consisting of: Lactobacillus curvatus DSM 4265, Micrococcus varians DSM 4263, and Debaryomyces hanseneii DSM 4260 said microorganism being added in an amount effective to stabilize said meat products.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the method of preserving is pickling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the microorganism is used in combination with niter, nitrite, or a combination thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the meat product is beef.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the meat product is pork.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 2 wherin the meat product is poultry.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
THe method of claim 2 wherein the meat product is pork belly or back bacon.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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