FST3302_Topic 8_Non-thermal Preservation Processes_6 hr

Page 1: Overview of Non-Thermal Preservation Processes

Title: UPM Faculty of Food Science and Technology

  • Introduction of UPM and its Faculty of Food Science and Technology

  • Focus on Fundamentals of Food Processing and Preservation

  • Topic: Non-Thermal Preservation Processes

  • Instructor: Dr. Masni Mat Yusoff

Page 2: Non-Thermal Preservation Processes Overview

Non-Thermal Techniques:

    1. Refrigeration

    • Principles and applications

    • Refrigeration equipment

    • Impact on food quality

    1. Freezing

    • Principles and applications

    • Freezing equipment

    • Pre-treatment methods

    • Impact on food quality

    1. Non-Thermal Processing

    • Plasma technology applications

    • High-pressure processing applications

    • Ultrasonics applications

    • Ohmic technology applications

    • Impact on food quality

    • Constraints and challenges

    1. Resistance Concepts

    • Principles and types of resistance

    • Applications in food processing

    • Challenges in choosing resistance in product development

    1. Packaging

    • Functions of packaging

    • Types and properties of packaging materials

    • Packaging techniques

Page 3: Introduction to Non-Thermal Processing

Title: Introduction

  • Brief overview of non-thermal processing techniques.

Page 4: Advantages of Non-Thermal Processing

  • Key Benefits:

    • Enhances safety and shelf life of food products

    • Preserves nutritional and sensory quality

    • Aims to address drawbacks of conventional heat treatments

    • Some techniques may generate heat (e.g., infrared, microwave)

Page 5: Consumer Demand for Food Quality

  • Consumer Expectations:

    • Healthy and nutritious foods

    • Minimal microbial load

    • Excellent sensory properties

    • Safe and natural options

    • Fresh and chemical additive-free products

Page 6: Overview of Non-Thermal Techniques

  • Techniques Mentioned:

    • Plasma technology

    • Aseptic filling

    • Membrane filtration

    • Acidification and fermentation

    • Refrigeration, brining/marinating

    • Freezing

    • High-pressure processing

    • Modified atmosphere packaging

    • Irradiation

    • Ultrasonication

    • Ohmic technology

Page 7: Plasma Technology Introduction

Title: Plasma Technology

  • Definition and significance in food preservation

Page 8: Mechanism of Plasma Generation

  • Process Overview:

    • Plasma generated by applying thermal energy or electric fields to neutral gases

    • Results in dissociation and ionization, generating reactive oxygen and nitrogen species.

    • These species interact with food compounds, modifying food quality.

Page 9: Mechanisms of Microbial Inactivation Using Plasma

  • Plasma Characteristics:

    • Described as the fourth state of matter

    • Continuous exposure to reactive components damages microbial cells

    • Causes surface etching and damage to DNA, leading to microbial cell death

Page 10: Types of Plasma

  • Types Discussed:

    • Thermal Plasma: High energy equilibrium conditions.

    • Non-Thermal Plasma: Electrons have higher energy than heavier particles, causing minimal thermal damage.

    • Cold Plasma:

    • Generated at room temperature, preferred in food applications.

Page 11: Effects of Cold Plasma on Food Quality

  • Influences on Quality:

    • Active species produced affect organoleptic properties like color, taste, and nutrient quality.

    • Can kill spoilage microorganisms and degrade allergens.

    • Effects depend on exposure time, gas type, voltage, and food matrix.

Page 12: Cold Plasma Applications

  • Attributes Affected:

    • Physical, chemical, and sensory attributes

  • Components:

    • Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and vitamins impacted by cold plasma.

Page 13: Mechanisms of Cold Plasma Interaction

  • Cell Effects:

    • Damage to proteins, bacterial cells, and nucleic acids through direct exposure and bombardment.

Page 14: Interaction of Cold Plasma with Food Matrices

  • Solid vs Liquid Differences:

    • Solid foods experience weaker penetration

    • Liquid foods allow for better exposure of microorganisms to plasma.

Page 15: Industrial Design Concept

  • Conceptual Design:

    • Design for an industrial-scale cold plasma decontamination unit.

Page 16: Continued Design Concept

  • Further Development:

    • Description of the continuous cold plasma unit for food safety applications.

Page 17: Advantages of Cold Plasma Technology

  • Key Benefits:

    • Environmental-friendly, reduces preservatives, and maintains nutrients with no residue.

    • Ideal for thermo-labile products due to ambient operating temperatures.

Page 18: Limitations of Cold Plasma

  • Challenges:

    • Not suitable for high-fat content products

    • High initial costs and ineffective against endogenous enzymes in whole fruits.

Page 19: Overview of High Pressure Processing (HPP)

  • Definition:

    • Non-thermal method using high isostatic pressure to preserve food.

Page 20: Mechanism of HPP

  • High Pressure Dynamics:

    • Involves pressure up to 6000 bar, maintaining food safety while preserving freshness.

Page 21: Visual Representation of HPP

  • Illustration of HPP Functionality:

    • Description of in-pack processing mechanics.

Page 22: Equipment for HPP

  • Overview of HPP Setup:

    • Details of the HPP machines and how they function to apply the pressure.

Page 23: HPP Process Steps

  • Step-by-Step Procedure:

    • How high pressure is applied to packaged food to ensure uniform pressure impact.

Page 24: Packaging Requirements for HPP

  • Material Requirements:

    • Packaging must bear pressure drops and maintain integrity.

Page 25: Suitable Packaging Materials

  • Material Recommendations:

    • Such as EVOH film, PVOH film, PET, PE, and PP for HPP applications.

Page 26: Large Volume HPP Processing

  • Objective of HPP:

    • Efficiently process beverages and large food volumes.

Page 27: Overview of Bulk Processing with HPP

  • Considerations for Bulk Process:

    • Insights into bulk processing using HPP.

Page 28: Comparing In-Pack and In-Bulk Processing

  • Advantages & Limitations:

    • Evaluation of in-pack versus in-bulk methods in HPP.

Page 29: Microbial Inactivation through HPP

  • Mechanism of Action:

    • Pressure treatment alters protein bonds leading to cell inactivation.

Page 30: Shelf Life and HPP

  • Effects on Shelf Life:

    • HPP extends Shelf life but requires refrigeration to inhibit spore outgrowth.

Page 31: Quality Retention with HPP

  • Retention of Food Properties:

    • HPP maintains high quality and minimal degradation of nutrients compared to thermal processing.

Page 32: Use of HPP for Clean Labels

  • Consumer Trends:

    • Reduces need for synthetic additives and creates unique textures in foods.

Page 33: Diverse Range of HPP Applications

  • Food Categories:

    • Lists products such as juices, dairy, guacamole and more.

Page 34: Food Types Unsuitable for HPP

  • Exclusion Criteria:

    • Identifies products prone to deformation under high pressure or low water content.

Page 35: Certification by Cold Pressure Council

  • Importance of Certification:

    • Promote consumer awareness about HPP benefits and sustainability practice.

Page 36: HPP Market Segmentation

  • Market Insights:

    • Overview of product and geographical segmentation for HPP.

Page 37: HPP Market Growth Projections

  • Future Outlook:

    • Graphical representation of market forecasts for HPP in Malaysia.

Page 38: Introduction to Ohmic Technology

  • Overview:

    • Describes the principles of using electric currents in food processing.

Page 39: Mechanism of Ohmic Heating

  • Electrical Process:

    • Details on how resistance translates into heat for effective food processing.

Page 40: Equipment for Ohmic Heating

  • Technological Components:

    • Insights on the setup for ohmic heating operations.

Page 41: Suitable Foods for Ohmic Heating

  • Product Recommendations:

    • Lists food types that can benefit from ohmic heating methods, such as soups.

Page 42: Ohmic Processing Flow

  • Equipment Flow Detail:

    • Description of how food travels through the ohmic heating system.

Page 43: Commonly Processed Foods

  • Product Examples:

    • Foods commonly suitable for ohmic technology like jams and creams.

Page 44: Benefits of Ohmic Technology

  • Commercial Advantages:

    • Discusses various advantages of ohmic technology in food processing.

Page 45: Comparison: Ohmic vs Microwave Heating

  • Efficiency Overview:

    • Key differences between both heating methods and their advantages.

Page 46: Summary of Ohmic Technology Benefits

  • Performance Benefits:

    • Discusses energy efficiency and minimal nutrient loss in food processing.

Page 47: Disadvantages of Ohmic Technology

  • Challenges Encountered:

    • Highlighting the initial cost and limitations of food compatibility.

Page 48: Introduction to Ultrasonication

  • Overview:

    • Description of ultrasound and its applications in food technology.

Page 49: Classification of Ultrasound

  • Applications Overview:

    • Various uses of ultrasonication in modifying food properties.

Page 50: Effects of Ultrasound on Food Properties

  • Combined Treatments:

    • How ultrasound can enhance other processes to reduce thermal damage.

Page 51: Efficacy of Power Ultrasound

  • Challenges in Commercial Use:

    • Difficulties faced with ultrasound alone for food preservation.

Page 52: Applications in Food Sector

  • Utilization in Industries:

    • Application areas of ultrasonication for food processing.

Page 53: Microbial Inactivation Mechanisms

  • Effects of Ultrasound:

    • How ultrasound induces pressure changes that disrupt microbial viability.

Page 54: Mechanisms of Action in Microbial Inactivation

  • Ultrasonic Wave Effects:

    • Explanation of the types of pressure waves and their biological effects.

Page 55: Cavitation Phenomenon in Ultrasound

  • Mechanisms of Action:

    • How bubbles formed during cavitation can lead to cell death.

Page 56: Detailed Cavitation Effects

  • Diagrammatic Representation:

    • Understanding cavitation through visual aid and its implications.

Page 57: Heating Effects of Ultrasound

  • Influence on Biological Processes:

    • How ultrasound leads to temperature changes affecting food quality.

Page 58: Required Equipment for Ultrasonication

  • Technological Setup:

    • Details on needed equipment to practice ultrasonication effectively.

Page 59: Ultrasonication in Action

  • Visual Representation of Setup:

    • Diagram of the apparatus used in ultrasonication processes.

Page 60: Food Processing Systems for Ultrasonication

  • Overview of System Design:

    • Machinery and processes required for effective ultrasonication.

Page 61: Industrial Ultrasonication Systems

  • Commercial Options:

    • Details about various ultrasonication systems available on the market.

Page 62: Advantages of Ultrasonication

  • Key Benefits:

    • Effective against a range of microbial forms while preserving food properties.

Page 63: Disadvantages of Ultrasonication

  • Potential Issues:

    • Challenges in implementing ultrasonication at scale and texture changes.

Page 64: Additional Information

  • Further Resources:

    • Section for supplementary details.

Page 65: Microwave Technology in Food

  • Mechanism of Heating:

    • How microwaves generate heat in food processing through molecular interactions.

Page 66: Overview of Food Irradiation

  • Radiation Applications:

    • Different types of radiation used for microbial control in food.

Page 67: Irradiation Process Description

  • Irradiation Setup:

    • Visuals of the food irradiation process in action.

Page 68: Future Prospects of Non-Thermal Processing

  • Trends and Innovations:

    • Exploring the advancements in non-thermal preservation methods.

Page 69: Cold Plasma Market Analysis

  • Growth Projections:

    • Market trends for cold plasma applications in the food sector.

Page 70: Global Applications of Cold Plasma

  • Market Share Overview:

    • Benefits and applications across various medical fields.

Page 71: High Pressure Processing Market Growth

  • Industry Insights:

    • An overview of the global growth trends in HPP technology use.

Page 72: Submarket Applications of HPP

  • Segmented Markets:

    • Breakdown of HPP technology adoption in different food sectors.

Page 73: Segmentation of Ultrasonication Market

  • Future Projections:

    • Growth forecasts for the ultrasonication market and its global reach.

Page 74: Regional Insights on Ultrasonication

  • Market Distribution:

    • Financial estimates for ultrasound usage across global regions.

Page 75: Implementation Strategies for Non-Thermal Processes

  • Industry Recommendations:

    • Various guidelines to optimize non-thermal preservation technology.

Page 76: Strategies for Boosting Non-Thermal Processes

  • Educational Initiatives:

    • Emphasis on consumer awareness of non-thermal technologies.

Page 77: Conclusion and Acknowledgements

  • Final Notes:

    • Thank you message and details from UPM.