Patents Assigned to Karl R. Mygrant
  • Method of inhibiting discoloration of produce
    Patent number: 5087467
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting discoloration of produce, such as peeled raw potatoes, apples and the like, utilizing the steps of immersing the produce in an aqueous solution containing an anion such as phosphate, pyrophosphate, sulfate or chloride. The aqueous solution is maintained at a pH of less than 2 and the produce is immersed in the aqueous solution for a sufficient time to arrest the phenolase coloration. Produce is then removed from the aqueous solution and rinsed to remove the aqueous solution from the surface of the produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Karl R. Mygrant
    Inventor: Dennis J. Schwank