Abstract: A process and a composition to extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables are disclosed. The method comprises treating fresh fruit or vegetable structures with a solution comprising organic acids including N-acetyl cysteine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 25, 2006
Date of Patent:
February 21, 2012
Assignee:
Del Monte Fresh Produce International Inc.
Inventors:
John Xianrong Liu, Virginia Margarita Fraga, Thomas Young
Abstract: A new pineapple variety named “Honey Gold” is provided. High levels of brix, total sugars, citric acid and ascorbic acid characterize the variety. The new variety bears 0-3 slips.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 7, 2003
Date of Patent:
March 14, 2006
Assignee:
Del Monte Fresh Produce International Inc.
Inventors:
Juan Luis Morales, Hans Sauter, Thomas R. Young