![]() Moisture from chemical exposure and cleaning of conveyor belts can lead to food contamination and degradation when water-based solutions come in contact with foods and final packaging. UV disinfection of conveyor belts used in raw food processing applications keeps these contact surfaces sterilized without the use of chemicals. Listeria is found in raw foods such as processed meats, packaged meats, dairy products, or vegetables that become contaminated after food processing. ![]() Types of Foods Improved with UV Irradiationįood processing with UV irradiation improves many food and beverage processes providing an array of benefits such as: Food and Drug Administration, FDA, and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). UV food irradiation provides a preservation method that is approved by the U.S. Chemical additives to foods have always been a public concern and food processing with UV radiation holds considerable promise in the food and beverage processing industry. ![]() UV radiation has long been well-established for surface decontamination, air disinfection and water sterilization treatment. UV food processing is proving promising in post lethality treatment for meats, pasteurization of juices, extending shelf life of produce and disinfecting food contact surfaces. When ionizing ultraviolet radiation passes through food and beverage products, energy is absorbed through chemical bonds which in some cases can be an alternative to traditional thermal processing. UV food irradiation, the process of exposing food and beverage items to powerful germ-killing UVC energy, is useful to improve the condition and safety of many products.
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