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Microbial Solutions in Dairy and Dairy Alternatives

The dairy industry is a long-standing industry that has produced several dairy products. Dairy products are cornerstones of many diets worldwide with high protein quality and a range of essential […]

Understanding Pasteurization Benefits, Limitations, and the Innovative Alternative Methods

Understanding Pasteurization: Benefits, Limitations, and the Innovative Alternative Methods

What is Pasteurization?  Pasteurization is a heat-treatment process that destroys pathogenic microorganisms in food and beverages to ensure safety and extend the shelf life of the product. Unlike sterilization, pasteurization […]

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Non-thermal plasma (NTP) for the improvement of food safety and quality

Non-thermal plasma (NTP) as preservation technology To ensure the safety and nutritional value of a food product and to expand its shelf-life, humankind has developed different techniques over the years. […]

Harnessing pulsed power to enhance food safety and quality Risks and benefits of pulsed electric field (PEF) technology

Harnessing pulsed power to enhance food safety and quality: Risks and benefits of pulsed electric field (PEF) technology

What is pulsed electric field (PEF) technology? Pulsed electric field (PEF) is a technique that applies high-voltage electrical pulses to biological samples positioned between electrodes. Subjecting the sample to such […]

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Exploring Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) Microbial Inactivation for Food Processing

The application of short electric pulses of high voltages, short duration to biological cells and tissues, to enhance membrane permeability is becoming an important method in various applications including food […]

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What is the fortification of milk?

Fortification of milk Fortification of milk is a procedure to enrich cow’s milk with additional vitamins and minerals not naturally present in significant amounts. Usually, vitamin D and A are […]