Effect of Cold Plasma on Disinfection of Nuts

Nuts and seeds are nutrient-dense foods that support human health. The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms of microbial inactivation of cold plasma and the effect of this technology on the disinfection of different nuts. The researches conducted in the last decade have shown the ability of cold plasma technology in disinfecting various nuts, maintaining nutritional value and not producing toxic compounds. Therefore, cold plasma technology with many advantages such as low temperature, short time, high efficiency and reduced water consumption can be a good alternative to other food sterilization methods that more extensive studies in the field of plasma mechanisms, safety evaluation, optimization, standardization of parameters and considering costs are necessary for scale-up and industrial implementation.

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Alternative Technology ، Cold Plasma ، Disinfection ، Nuts