Patent documentation analysis on bioassay issues in food products

Bioassay is considered to be a relatively new technique, known the scientific community for about 30 years. This article covers method of determining total toxicity by bioassay using infusoria. Microorganisms from 4 genera can used technique: Tetrahymena, Stylonicha, Paramecium, Colpoda. The in food and feed. Advantages this comparison with traditional methods are given. results patent search on topic were analysed article. aim research was systematically analyze, summarize information obtained 2 databases: Federal Institute Industrial Property, Google Patents. criteria selection patents subject set. As result screening, 10 intellectual property documents selected. majority found describe techniques Patents peaked 2000s. Forty percent data not related specific genus infusoria