Ian Edwin Cock,David John Boehme,Roslyn Anne Miles
申请号:
US16484014
公开号:
US20200221740A1
申请日:
2018.02.08
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2020
代理人:
摘要:
An extract or composition containing an extract derived from Terminalia ferdinandiana (T. ferdinandiana) leaf as an antimicrobial agent to preserve or prolong storage or shelf-life of perishable animal and/or plant based products. Optionally, the extract can include T. ferdinandiana fruit extract. The leaf extract can be a methanolic, aqueous, ethyl acetate, alcohol, chloroform or hexane extract. The composition can be an antimicrobial agent for perishable animal and/or plant based products, such as food for humans or animals. Also, a method of inhibiting or controlling growth of bacteria on a food preparation surface, on a food preparation tool or utensil, on food packaging or on an internal or external surface of a food product, the method including applying bacteria includes applying a composition containing an extract of Terminalia ferdinandiana (T. ferdinandiana ) leaf, such as by dipping or drenching.