Abstract
This paper reports on a batch flow process to substantially reduce bacteria in which microwave energy is instantly and simultaneously applied to the system and removed by a cooling tube within the process line in the microwave. A logarithmic cycle reduction of 3 (3 log Kills) was realized for Pediococcussp. in water, 100 g/L sugar solutions, and brine solution, and 2 log reductions in cells in apple juice. The temperature of the process fluid was maintained at a nominal 35 °C or less for a total microwave exposure time of less than 9 min.
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