Natural Antimicrobial Films

Case ID:
UA16-244
Invention:

This invention is antimicrobial edible films made from apples, carrots, and hibiscus calyces.

 

Background:
These natural ingredients are recognized on FDA’s Generally Recognized as Safe list and contain numerous nutritional benefit. These edible films can be placed in salad bags, releasing carvacrol and cinnamaldehyde vapors.

 

Applications:

  • Natural preservatives for bagged vegetables
  • Natural preservatives for cooked meat

 

Advantages:

  • Biodegradable
  • Nutritional benefit
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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