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Research Project: Validation and Commercialization of Innovative Processing Technologies

Location: Characterization and Interventions for Foodborne Pathogens

Title: Cold Plasma - A New Approach for Food Safety

Author
item Niemira, Brendan

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/10/2024
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Food processors require new approaches to ensure the safety and quality of foods such as fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Cold plasma is a flexible, innovative, nonthermal food processing technology. It has been shown to be an effective sanitizing process on a range of food commodities against pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The field of cold plasma processing is evolving rapidly worldwide, with applications and technical advances being made in a number of different areas. This presentation will briefly introduce cold plasma - what it is and how it works - before exploring the latest developments in the field. Systems covered will include corona discharge, dielectric barrier discharge, and plasma jets. Also, plasma activated water and mist will be explained and the latest research summarized.