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Fundamental Food Microbiology, Third Edition - Fuad Fathir

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518 FUNDAMENTAL FOOD MICROBIOLOGY<br />

Processing units have been developed in which electric energy can be stored in a<br />

capacitor over a long period, which then can be released in a shorter time to produce<br />

an antimicrobial effect. The antimicrobial effect is produced through the action on<br />

nucleic acids (especially in the UV range), proteins, membrane, and other cellular<br />

components. The antimicrobial effectiveness of the process has been studied on food<br />

contact surface, packaging materials and surface of various foods, including cheeses,<br />

processed meat products, bakery products, and fishery products. Following treatment,<br />

the products retained acceptance qualities during extended shelf life.<br />

F. Oscillating Magnetic Fields 3,5<br />

In this nonthermal method, a food, sealed in a plastic bag, is exposed to oscillating<br />

magnetic fields (OMF) (

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