METHOD OF INHIBITION OF ENZYMATIC BROWNING IN FOOD USING HYPOTAURINE AND EQUIVALENTS

摘要

A method of inhibiting enzymatic browning in food involves the contacting of hypotaurine, a salt of hypotaurine or an equivalent of hypotaurine with the food. The hypotaurinc can be provided from solution, an extract, or in solid form to a food that can loose its appeal to a consumer due to browning, such as cut fruits and vegetables, seafood, or a beverage. The antibrowning agent can be applied to the food by spraying, dusting, dipping, or dissolving, depending upon the form of the food to which the agent is added.