Compositions and methods for preservation of food and cosmetic products

Ana L. Amaro (Inventor), Teresa Deuchande (Inventor), Kevin Dietzel (Inventor), Joana F. Fundo (Inventor), Derek J. McPhee (Inventor), Mikhail Motornov (Inventor), Daniel Thorn Leeson (Inventor), Annie Tsong (Inventor)

Research output: Patent

Abstract

The disclosure provides compositions including protocatechuic acid (PCA) and a food product, oil, compound for cosmetic use, or health supplement. Also described herein are methods of using PCA for increasing the shelf life of the food product, oil, compound for cosmetic use, or health supplement, by reducing oxidation, lipid peroxidation, bacterial growth, and the rate of rancidity.
Original languageEnglish
Patent numberEP23822111.3
IPCA23L13/40,A23L29/00,A23L3/00,A23L3/3508,A23L5/00,A61K8/00,C11B5/00
Priority date30/09/22
Filing date1/07/25
Publication statusSubmitted - 1 Jul 2025

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