Abstract: In a composition for the brine curing of cucumbers with salt to make pickle products, the improvement comprising using dehydroacetic acid as a processing additive in a sufficient amount to reduce pickle bloating while maintaining yeast growth.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 1974
Date of Patent:
March 2, 1976
Assignee:
SCM Corporation
Inventors:
Richard C. Hall, Norman D. Kidd, George V. Daravingas