Enzyme & Microbial Technology in Food Processing

Pulsed Electric Field Processing in Food Technology

Pulsed electric field (PEF) processing is a emerging method of food preservation that uses short bursts of electricity for microbial inactivation (cell-lysis) and causes minimal or no detrimental effect on food quality attributes. PEF can be used for processing liquid and semiliquid food products.

Kinetics of Microbial Inactivation for Alternative Food Processing Technologies

This section covers information, where available, on microbial kinetics and relevant safety considerations when ultraviolet (UV) radiation is used for the purposes of food preservation. The section pays particular attention to the growing interest in using UV light to treat fruit juices, especially apple juice and cider. It does not include pulsed UV, which is being actively investigated by Dr....

The use of supercritical fluid extraction technology in food processing

Kinetics of Microbial Inactivation for Alternative Food Processing Technologies

This section describes the uses of ultrasound in the food industry. A general theory about the mechanism of microbial inactivation is presented. Data from inactivation of food microorganisms are scarce, and most applications of ultrasound involve its use in combination with other preservation methods. This review points to the need for more research on microbial inactivation in food systems whe...

Nanoparticles of Cyclodextrins & Their Applications in Food Technology

Cyclodextrins (CDs) are a family of cyclic oligosaccharides which are composed of α (1,4) -linked glucopyranose subunits. Thebest-characterized forms are α, β and γ CD which are consisted of six, seven and eight D-glucose units, respectively. Cyclodextrins are produced from starch by enzymatic degradation. These macrocyclic carbohydrates with polar internal cavities can form complexes with and ...