Abstract: An antimicrobial composition within an antioxidant solution and used to protect whole protein food source is provided. The antimicrobial compound of the composition is selected preferably from a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA), a long chain fatty acid (LCFA), a phenolic acid, and derivatives or mixtures thereof, and has a pH between about 2 and 6. Antioxidant compounds for the composition are composed preferably from phenolic based compounds such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (butylhydroxytoluene, BHT), propyl gallate (propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate), tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone), mixed tocopherols (tocopherols, Vitamin E), rosemary extract, oregano oil (origanum oil) and vegetable oil; other antioxidant compounds such as calcium propanoate (or calcium propionate) and ethyoxyquin; and derivatives or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition within an antioxidant solution and used to protect whole protein food source is provided. The antimicrobial compound of the composition is selected preferably from a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA), a long chain fatty acid (LCFA), a phenolic acid, and derivatives or mixtures thereof, and has a pH between about 2 and 6. Antioxidant compounds for the composition are composed preferably from phenolic based compounds such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (butylhydroxytoluene, BHT), propyl gallate (propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate), tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone), mixed tocopherols (tocopherols, Vitamin E), rosemary extract, oregano oil (origanum oil) and vegetable oil; other antioxidant compounds such as calcium propanoate (or calcium propionate) and ethyoxyquin; and derivatives or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for holding smoking articles is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a semi-circular member formed from a metal comprising a first melting point, and a coating disposed on that semi-circular member, where that coating comprises a second melting point, where the second melting point is greater than the first melting point. The apparatus further comprises a shaft having a first end and an opposing second end, where the semi-circular member is attached to the first end, and where the second end tapers to a point.