IMPACT OF HIGH-INTENSITY ELECTRIC-FIELD PULSES ON PLANT MEMBRANE PERMEABILIZATION

Authors
KNORR D ANGERSBACH A
Citation
D. Knorr et A. Angersbach, IMPACT OF HIGH-INTENSITY ELECTRIC-FIELD PULSES ON PLANT MEMBRANE PERMEABILIZATION, Trends in food science & technology, 9(5), 1998, pp. 185-191
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science & Tenology
Journal title
Trends in food science & technology → ACNP
ISSN journal
09242244
Volume
9
Issue
5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
185 - 191
Database
ISI
SICI code
0924-2244(1998)9:5<185:IOHEPO>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
The application of high-intensity electric field pulses in food proces sing provides exciting opportunities to food companies seeking mild, s afe processing technologies. The technique offers potential both as a preservation technology and as an adjunct to other processes, such as drying. In respect of such uses of high-intensity pulsed electric fiel ds, the controlled permeabilization of plant membranes is of particula r value. This review examines recent work in this area and considers a ttempts to adapt and optimize the technology. (C) 1998 Elsevier Scienc e Ltd. All rights reserved.