Cold plasma processing is a technique that uses electricity and reactive carrier gases, such
as oxygen, nitrogen, or helium, to inactivate enzymes, destroy microorganisms, preserve …

Cold plasma (CP) technology has proven very effective as an alternative tool for food
decontamination and shelf-life extension. The impact of CP on food quality is very crucial for …

Background Cold plasma (CP) is an emerging technology, which has attracted the attention
of scientists globally. It was originally developed for ameliorating the printing and adhesion …

Over the last decade the world has been generating a high quantity of tangerine peel waste
(TPW), pomegranate peel waste (PPW) and banana peel waste (BPW). These peels have …

Background The advent of the 21 st century has witnessed a growing demand of safe and
nutritious foods. The food industry is adopting novel non-thermal food processing …

Cold plasma treatment is a promising intervention in food processing to boost product safety
and extend the shelf‐life. The activated chemical species of cold plasma can act rapidly …

Background Advanced food processing technologies such as microwave heating have
experienced increased popularity, as alternatives to conventional processing methods for …

Cold plasma has emerged as a potential bio-decontamination technology for microbial and
chemical risks associated with food products such as fruits and vegetables. This study …

Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit
source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic …

Chili pepper is difficult to dry as the outermost surface is covered with an epicuticular wax
layer, which hinders moisture transfer. Chemical dipping pretreatments and thermal …