METHODS OF PREVENTING OXIDATION, QUENCHING SINGLET OXYGEN AND INHIBITING MOLD GROWTH AND NOVEL COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR

摘要

Methods of preventing oxidation, quenching singlet oxygen and inhibiting mold growth in a product comprises adding to the product a safe and effective amount of an active form of CLA. Active forms of CLA include 9,11-octadecadoenoic acid, 10,12-octadecadienoic acid, active isomers thereof; non-toxic salts thereof; active esters; other active chemical derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof. Simple methods of making the compositions and novel compositions are also disclosed.