A METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE SHELF LIFE OF A FOODSTUFF

摘要

A method of treating an edible tissue to improve its shelf life which comprises contacting the tissue with a liquid treating agent comprising an inert carrier, preferably an ester of alginic acid, and a food grade organic acid, preferably acetic acid. In a particular method according to the invention the tissue is treated with a second agent comprising alginic acid to form a material capable of encapsulating the tissue.