Non-Thermal Sterilization Technology and Its Application in Various Food Fields
Non thermal sterilization technology mainly uses physical or chemical methods to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms,avoiding the process of heating food.This technology has multiple advantages,including preserving the nutrition and natural flavor of food,reducing oxidation and browning,etc.At present,the commonly used non-thermal sterilization technologies include pulsed electric field sterilization,ultra-high pressure sterilization,ultrasonic sterilization,cold plasma sterilization and high-density carbon dioxide.In this paper,the principle,characteristics,application and future development trend of non-thermal sterilization technology are reviewed,in order to provide theoretical guidance for the sterilization technology in the field of food processing in the future.
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