Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed an innovative cooling solution that reduces the risk of microbial cross-contamination in perishable foods.
This technology introduces a method for creating biodegradable, crosslinked jelly ice cubes (JIC) designed to replace traditional ice cooling methods. By dissolving biodegradable polymers in water and subjecting them to a crosslinking process, these JICs offer a sustainable and efficient cooling medium that significantly lowers the risks associated with meltwater from conventional ice, such as food cross-contamination.
Country | Type | Number | Dated | Case |
Patent Cooperation Treaty | Reference for National Filings | WO 2024/102885 | 05/16/2024 | 2023-543 |
Patent Pending
biodegradable polymers, cooling technology, crosslinked jelly ice cubes, environmental sustainability, food safety, microbial cross-contamination, reusable cooling solution, scalable production, temperature control, water contamination prevention