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Research Project: Validation and Commercialization of Innovative Processing Technologies

Location: Characterization and Interventions for Foodborne Pathogens

Title: Cold Plasma: Fact sheet for food processors

Author
item Niemira, Brendan
item Bermudez-Aguirre, Luz

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 7/12/2023
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Plasma (an energetic ionized gas) is widely used for industrial materials processing and has recently shown promise as a sanitizing tool for food safety applications. Several different cold plasma technologies have been developed, each with different advantages and disadvantages. Many of these are entirely waterless and therefore suitable for low moisture foods. This fact sheet is an introductory primer for this class of antimicrobial technologies, written in non-technical, accessible language, suitable for the educated layperson who wishes to understand cold plasma's advantages and limitations, as well as potential applications in a food processing environment.