Inactivation mechanisms of non-thermal plasma on microbes: A review

• Published in: Food control Vol. 75; pp. 83 - 91
• Main Authors: Liao, Xinyu, Liu, Donghong, Xiang, Qisen, Ahn, Juhee, Chen, Shiguo, Ye, Xingqian, Ding, Tian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2017
• Subjects: antibacterial properties; environmental factors; foods; Inactivation; Mechanisms; Microbes; microorganisms; Non-thermal plasma; nutritive value; processing technology; sensory properties; shelf life; Non-thermal plasma; Mechanisms; Inactivation; Microbes

The increasing consumption of fresh-like food products requires the development of mild processing technologies without loss of nutritional value and sensory quality of foods. Non-thermal plasma (NTP) is an emerging and promising technology for extending the shelf-life of food products. However, the...