Patents Assigned to HOM, Inc.
  • Method of reinstating acceptable flavor to off-flavor catfish by treatment with peroxide additives
    Patent number: 4926795
    Abstract: A method of reinstating acceptable flavor to catfish determined to have an unacceptable earthy, musty flavor comprising treating an aquaculture with an inorganic peroxide which releases hydrogen peroxide into the aquatic environment, and subjecting the fish to the treated environment for a time sufficient to reinstate acceptable flavor. Hydrogen peroxide itself or inorganic peroxide which release hydrogen peroxide, such as sodium percarbonate peroxyhydrate, may be used. Flavor reinstatement is achieved in as little as 72 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: HOM, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank S. Hamilton, Johnny D. Ouzts, Ray W. Mabry