Patents Assigned to Novo Norolisk A/S
  • Meat tenderization
    Patent number: 6149950
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for meat tenderization that comprise a thermolabile protease derived from a Rhizomucor species. Preferably, the protease has limited substrate specificity and may be treated with peroxy acids. The invention also provides meat-tenderizing compositions, which comprise the protease in combination with nitrite and/or flavoring agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignees: Novo Norolisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Biochem of North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Ashie, Thomas Sorensen