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.