FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2008, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (5): 484-488.

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Security in Applications of Microwave Techniques in Food Processing

 LIU  Xiao-Geng, CAO  Chong-Jiang, ZHOU  Yi-Jing   

  1. Department of Applied Chemistry,School of Food Science and Technology,Nanjing University of Finance and Economics,Key Laboratory of Quality Control and Further Processing of Cereal and Oils in Jiangsu Province
  • Online:2008-05-15 Published:2011-08-26

Abstract: Microwave is widely applied in the areas of sterilization,drying and heating in food industry for its cleanness,rapid temperature elevation,and high efficiency.A discussion on security of microwave application in food industry was conducted such as principle of microwave and the effects of food ingredient microwave process.The results showed that it is safe in the mass.However,for a few secretive food ingredients,the microwave may make some insecurity.So we put forward some safety measures to microwave food.

Key words: microwave technology, food, security