Pulsed electric field technology for the food industry : fundamentals and applications / J. Raso, V. Heinz, editors. - New York ; London : Springer, 2006. - 310 p. : ill. - Food engineering series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Pulsed electric fields processing of foods: an overview -- 2.Generation and application of high intensity pulsed electric fields -- 3.Fundamental aspects of microbial membrane electroporation -- 4.Microbial inactivation by pulsed electric fields -- 5.Effect of pulsed electric fields on enzymes and food constituents -- 6.Extraction of intercellular components by pulsed electric fields -- 7.Applications of pulsed electric fields technology for the food industry -- 8.Pulsed power systems for application of pulsed electric fields in the food industry.

PEF is a nonthermal way of extending shelf life while preserving sensory and nutritional values. This text discusses this rapidly growing area of food processing and preservation.

9780387310534 (hbk.) : £84.50 9780387310534 : Đ84.50

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Food--Preservation
Electric fields--Industrial applications
Technology.
Food & beverage technology

TP371.7

664.028 RAS