Inactivating pathogenic micro-organisms through microwave sterilization technology

S. Sinha, T. Stander, J. Du Preez

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Abstract

Microwave heating as a means of inactivating pathogenic micro-organisms in commercially produced food products in sterilization and pasteurization processes is discussed in this paper. The physics of a microwave heating system was explored and compared to the more widely used retorting processes. Existing and developing microwave sterilization processes were researched and are discussed here.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Symposium on Electrodynamic and Mechatronic Systems, SELM 2013 - Proceedings
Pages63-64
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Symposium on Electrodynamic and Mechatronic Systems, SELM 2013 - Zawiercie, Poland
Duration: 15 May 201318 May 2013

Publication series

NameInternational Symposium on Electrodynamic and Mechatronic Systems, SELM 2013 - Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Electrodynamic and Mechatronic Systems, SELM 2013
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityZawiercie
Period15/05/1318/05/13

Keywords

  • Microwave oven
  • dielectric materials
  • food technology
  • microwave technology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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