Edible Films Containing Plant Antimicrobials Inactivate Salmonella Newport on Organic Leafy Greens

Case ID:
UA14-068
Invention:

Antimicrobial edible films can be used by the food industry to inactivate Salmonella in bagged organic leafy green salads. This technology provides a scientific basis for large-scale application of edible fruit- and vegetable-based antimicrobial films on foods to improve microbial food safety.

Applications:

  • Food safety

Advantages:

  • Films are edible
  • Large scale application
     
Patent Information:
Contact For More Information:
Tod McCauley
Assistant Director of Licensing, CALS
The University of Arizona
520-621-9493
todm@tla.arizona.edu
Lead Inventor(s):
Sadhana Ravishankar
Libin Zhu
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