Inventors:
Arthur J. McEvily - Weston MA
Radha Iyengar - Belmont MA
Akiva Gross - Newton MA
International Classification:
A23B 700
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are described for preventing or inhibiting oxidative darkening of foods and beverages. The compositions comprise at least one substituted resorcinol derivative and at least one additive which when applied in combination with the resorcinol derivative prevents enzymatic browning of the food or beverage. The compositions inhibit the enzymatic browning of foods and beverages susceptible to browning, such as shrimp, potatoes, apples, avocados, fruit juices and wines.