Natural Antibiotics from Date Pits
| Invention | Natural Antibiotics from Date Pits |
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| Inventor(s) |
Dr. Ahmed Hussein, Dr. Ibrahim Belal, Salem Rashed Dr. Khalid el Tarabily |
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Patent No./Application No.: |
US/ 13/284,173 |
| Invention Description |
Global demand for organic meat such as chicken and beef has been steadily increasing. However, since livestock and poultry can be infected with bacteria such as, e.g., E. coli , antibiotics are usually added to animal feed to prevent illness. Unfortunately, the antibiotics that are currently in use, while effective in combating food borne diseases, are non-organic. Researchers at the United Arab Emirates University discovered a method for creating a safer, natural antibiotic derived from palm tree dates, which promotes growth while simultaneously fighting against food-borne bacteria. The method involves extracting a special type of sugar found in date pits, which when fermented, can be transformed into a powerful, natural antibiotic. This innovation can keep livestock and poultry safe while eliminating the need for treating them with non-organic antibiotics. |
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