The present invention is directed to a composition in solution (often, an aqueous solution) which comprises a combination of molecular iodine (I.sub.2) and an acceptable source of iodate (IO.sub.3), and an acid (inorganic or organic), wherein iodide and iodate are present in the composition at a molar ratio of about 0.1 to about 25, the concentration of uncomplexed molecular iodine is a disinfectant, biocidal and/or antimicrobial (depending upon the end use of the composition) effective amount the concentration of acid in the composition is effective to provide a buffering pH in the composition ranging from about 1.5 to about 6.5. Compositions according to the present invention are storage stable for unexpectedly long periods of time (up to about 5 years), and find use as dis infecting solutions, as germicides and/or biocides (e.g. antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antispore etc.) for various surfaces and solutions including living and inanimate surfaces and are particularly useful because of their low cost, their reduced use of iodine, their activity (because of the high concentration of free molecular iodine in solution), their reduced environmental impact, their long term storage stability and their reduced toxicity. They also have particular utility in treating food surfaces to retard spoilage, increase useful shelf-life and minimize the human and economic cost of food waste. The compositions inactivate viruses, bacteria (both gram negative and positive), spores and fungi. Compositions according to the present invention may be used and stored in a variety of materials, given the substantial absence of corrosion (non-corrosive) these compositions display. Dental compositions (e.g. preprocedure rinses and other compositions) and methods related thereto are also disclosed.

According to a method of manufacturing kimchi of the present invention, there is provided high-quality kimchi which contains Dendropanax morbifera Lev. and one or more functional ingredients selected from among a dandelion, Capsella bursa-pastoris, Kalopanax septemlobus, Cuscuta chinensis Lamarck, and Sambucus williamsii var. coreana Nakai, so that an irritating odor is reduced, freshness is maintained over a long period of time, an improved mouthfeel is ensured, excessive fermentation caused by the occurrence of microorganisms is prevented, and storage stability is improved.

According to a method of manufacturing kimchi of the present invention, there is provided high-quality kimchi which contains Dendropanax morbifera Lev. and one or more functional ingredients selected from among a dandelion, Capsella bursa-pastoris, Kalopanax septemlobus, Cuscuta chinensis Lamarck, and Sambucus williamsii var. coreana Nakai, so that an irritating odor is reduced, freshness is maintained over a long period of time, an improved mouthfeel is ensured, excessive fermentation caused by the occurrence of microorganisms is prevented, and storage stability is improved.

The present application relates to kimchi containing lactic acid bacteria which can be effectively used for the prevention and treatment of Helicobacter pylori-associated diseases.

The present application relates to kimchi containing lactic acid bacteria which can be effectively used for the prevention and treatment of Helicobacter pylori-associated diseases.

Onions in an aqueous brine have one or more acids chosen from lactic acid, citric acid, and phosphoric acid; and at least one acid chosen from ascorbic acid and bisulfite, which makes it possible for an onion food product to achieve commercial sterility. Although makeable in other ways, an onion product results from onions in the aqueous brine being sealed in a container, and optionally inverted, and heated.

Onions in an aqueous brine have one or more acids chosen from lactic acid, citric acid, and phosphoric acid; and at least one acid chosen from ascorbic acid and bisulfite, which makes it possible for an onion food product to achieve commercial sterility. Although makeable in other ways, an onion product results from onions in the aqueous brine being sealed in a container, and optionally inverted, and heated.

The present invention refers to a process for the conservation of vegetables which comprises the steps of selecting a vegetable, performing a first immersion of the vegetable in a first solution which is an antioxidant solution comprising citric acid and ascorbic acid, performing a second immersion in a second solution which is an antioxidant solution comprising citric acid, ascorbic acid and sodium chloride, cook in a third solution comprising citric acid, ascorbic acid and sodium chloride, hydrocooling the vegetable with the third solution, perform a third immersion in a fourth solution which is an edible coating solution, bag the vegetable, and perform a seal with active or passive modified atmosphere or a vacuum seal.

The present invention refers to a process for the conservation of vegetables which comprises the steps of selecting a vegetable, performing a first immersion of the vegetable in a first solution which is an antioxidant solution comprising citric acid and ascorbic acid, performing a second immersion in a second solution which is an antioxidant solution comprising citric acid, ascorbic acid and sodium chloride, cook in a third solution comprising citric acid, ascorbic acid and sodium chloride, hydrocooling the vegetable with the third solution, perform a third immersion in a fourth solution which is an edible coating solution, bag the vegetable, and perform a seal with active or passive modified atmosphere or a vacuum seal.

The present invention provides a vacuum sealed, container suitable for containing preserved pickled food. In a preferred approach, the container includes at least one foil wall formed from a flexible foil and defining a chamber; pickled food within the chamber; and brine, in which the food is immersed, and which fills the chamber when the chamber is sealed. Preferably, the ratio of brine to pickled food by mass is in the range 1:2.5 to :5. The claimed containers can reduce the mess associated with eating pickled foods from traditional containers, and can assist in improving the shelf life of such foods.