Inventors:
Ada Lacayo - Lower Burrell PA, US
Cathlene Colley - Pittsburgh PA, US
James Galicic - Pittsburgh PA, US
Michael Hewitt - Aliquippa PA, US
Don Huber - Pittsburgh PA, US
International Classification:
A21D 2/00, A01P 3/00, A01N 37/06
US Classification:
426303, 426310, 118663, 514557
Abstract:
A mold inhibiting emulsion including: an aqueous phase that includes water; a non-aqueous phase that may optionally include an oil; at least one emulsifier; and at least one mold inhibitor. Also provided is a method of inhibiting mold growth on edible baked products (e.g., bread) that involves applying the mold inhibiting emulsion of the present invention to the exterior surfaces of unbaked dough from which the edible baked product is prepared. The mold inhibiting emulsion may be applied to contact surfaces of a vessel in which dough is baked, and then to upper portions of the dough after it has been placed into the treated vessel. An apparatus for treating the exterior surfaces of unbaked dough with spray applied liquids, is further provided. The apparatus includes first and second spray stations each including a primary spray assembly and a secondary spray assembly activated if the primary spray assembly fails.