Chapter 7. Pulsed Electric Field Processing, Power Ultrasound and Other Emerging Technologies

  1. James G. Brennan
  1. Craig E. Leadley1,
  2. Dr. Alan Williams2

Published Online: 9 MAY 2006

DOI: 10.1002/3527607579.ch7

Book Title

Food Processing Handbook

Food Processing Handbook

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How to Cite

Leadley, C. E. and Williams, A. (2006) Pulsed Electric Field Processing, Power Ultrasound and Other Emerging Technologies, in Food Processing Handbook (ed J. G. Brennan), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, FRG. doi: 10.1002/3527607579.ch7

Editor Information

  1. 16 Benning Way, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XX, UK

Author Information

  1. 1

    Campden & Chorleywood, Food Research Association, Food Manufacturing Technologies, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LD, UK

  2. 2

    Senior Technologist & HACCP Specialist, Department of Food Manufacturing Technologies, Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LD, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 9 MAY 2006
  2. Published Print: 21 NOV 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527307197

Online ISBN: 9783527607570

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Keywords:

  • food processing;
  • pulsed electric field (PEF) processing;
  • power ultrasound;
  • effects of pulsed electric field on microorganisms;
  • effects on food enzymes;
  • basic engineering aspects of PEF;
  • pulsed light;
  • plasma processing

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Pulsed Electric Field Processing

    • Definition of Pulsed Electric Fields

    • Pulsed Electric Field Processing – A Brief History

    • Effects of PEF on Microorganisms

      • Electrical Breakdown

      • Electroporation

    • Critical Factors in the Inactivation of Microorganisms Using PEF

      • Process Factors

      • Product Factors

      • Microbial Factors

    • Effects of PEF on Food Enzymes

    • Basic Engineering Aspects of PEF

      • Pulse Shapes

      • Chamber Designs

    • Potential Applications for PEF

      • Preservation Applications

      • Nonpreservation Applications

    • The Future for PEF

  • Power Ultrasound

    • Definition of Power Ultrasound

    • Generation of Power Ultrasound

    • System Types

      • Ultrasonic Baths

      • Ultrasonic Probes

      • Parallel Vibrating Plates

      • Radial Vibrating Systems

      • Airborne Power Ultrasound Technology

    • Applications for Power Ultrasound in the Food Industry

      • Ultrasonically Enhanced Oxidation

      • Ultrasonic Stimulation of Living Cells

      • Ultrasonic Emulsification

      • Ultrasonic Extraction

      • Ultrasound and Meat Processing

      • Crystallisation

      • Degassing

      • Filtration

      • Drying

      • Effect of Ultrasound on Heat Transfer

    • Inactivation of Microorganisms Using Power Ultrasound

      • Mechanism of Ultrasound Action

      • Factors Affecting Cavitation

      • Factors Affecting Microbiological Sensitivity to Ultrasound

      • Effect of Treatment Medium

      • Combination Treatments

    • Effect of Power Ultrasound on Enzymes

    • Effects of Ultrasound on Food Quality

    • The Future for Power Ultrasound

  • Other Technologies with Potential

    • Pulsed Light

    • High Voltage Arc Discharge

    • Oscillating Magnetic Fields

    • Plasma Processing

    • Pasteurisation Using Carbon Dioxide

  • Conclusions

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