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Germicidal Modified Atmospheric Packaging for Food Products

Objective

<uL> <LI> To kill bacterial growth and moulds by using recently invented compact systems for producing UV radiation and ozone by microwaves; <LI> To enhance the shelf life of food products; <LI> To destroy microbes in water washing systems; <LI> To undertake confirmation trials both within the laboratory and within a factory environment for a selected range of food products.

Institution
University of Liverpool
Start date
2001
End date
2003
Funding Source
Dept. for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Project number
AFM142
Categories
Packaging Residues