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Essential Oil Microemulsions and Plant Extracts to Prevent Biofilm Formation
This technology surrounds the usage of plant extract microemulsions for the prevention of biofilm formation on food contact surfaces and medical devices. These microemulsions are non-toxic, plant-based, and are effective against known biofilm-forming pathogens such as Salmonella sp., E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. This invention presents a safe...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Sadhana Ravishankar, Govindaraj Dev Kumar, Aishwarya Rao, Richard Park
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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Reusability of Antimicrobial Plant Washes
University of Arizona researchers have developed plant compounds that can be used multiple times in wash water without the loss of antimicrobial efficacy.
Background:
Post-harvest treatment is currently conducted with chemical sanitizers to control microbial contamination on organic produce. The wash waters could be reused up to five times for washing...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Sadhana Ravishankar, Libin Zhu, Govindaraj Dev Kumar
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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Natural Antimicrobial Plant Wash Formulation
This invention is an antimicrobial wash for use in post-harvest treatment of produce. The antimicrobial plant wash is a blend of essential oils and plant extracts that are Generally Recognized As Safe ingredients (GRAS).
Background:
Post-harvest treatment is currently conducted with chemical sanitizers to control microbial contamination on organic...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Sadhana Ravishankar, Libin Zhu, Govindaraj Dev Kumar
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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