MUMBAI, India, Aug. 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631097867 A) filed by Debasmita Sarkar; Dr. Sheetal Chhaya; Dr. Sreerupa Sarkar; Dr. Shweta Parida; Dr. Saloman Behera; Dr. Sweta Arora; and Dr. Somnath Das on August 13, 2026, for A Novel Preservation Method Using Natural Bioactive Compounds For Extending Shelf Life And Enhancing Safety Of Food Products.
Inventors include Debasmita Sarkar; Dr. Sheetal Chhaya; Dr. Sreerupa Sarkar; Dr. Shweta Parida; Dr. Saloman Behera; Dr. Sweta Arora; and Dr. Somnath Das.
The application for the patent was published on August 21, 2026, under issue no. 34/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel natural food preservation method utilizing bioactive compounds derived from plant and microbial sources. The preservation system incorporates antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds including polyphenols, flavonoids, essential oils, bacteriocins, and probiotic metabolites into food products through encapsulation and edible coating technologies. The method effectively inhibits microbial growth, lipid oxidation, and enzymatic deterioration while improving shelf life, nutritional quality, and sensory characteristics. The invention provides a clean-label, eco-friendly, and safe alternative to synthetic food preservatives and is applicable across multiple food industries including dairy, beverages, bakery, meat, and functional foods. Fig. 1
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