Plant-based biocide preservatives for food safety
Tresco West LLC has developed a plant extract-based biocide effective against bacteria like salmonella, E. Coli, and listeria. This scalable, cost-effective solution offers a natural alternative for food preservation, with proven efficacy and a TRL of 7.
Overview
Tresco West LLC introduces a groundbreaking plant extract-based biocide designed for food preservation. This natural preservative has demonstrated 100% efficacy in neutralizing harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E. Coli, and listeria upon contact. By leveraging 50 years of expertise in plant extracts, this innovation presents a natural, scalable, and cost-effective alternative to synthetic preservatives, enhancing food safety and extending shelf life.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Utilizes acidic plant extracts proven as effective biocides against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
- Validated through independent studies and a 3rd party challenge test, confirming 100% efficacy against common pathogens.
- Scalable extraction process ensures price competitiveness and mass production readiness.
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 7, having been demonstrated in an operational environment. Future efforts will focus on refining plant genotypes and extraction techniques to further optimize biocide production and application.
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