| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for pressure treating a bioactive composition comprising at least one bioactive ingredient for inhibiting the growth of at least one unwanted microorganism while retaining the desired activity of the at least one bioactive ingredient. About. The bioactive ingredient is selected from one or more proteins, protein hydrolysates, one or more lipids or lipid degradation products, one or more carbohydrates, one or more probiotic factors, or mixtures thereof. The pressure treatment is performed at a predetermined pressure of about 350 to 1000 MPa. |