Re: Infrared sterilisation

Infra red will not sterilize or pasteurize except through the effects of
heat.  Ultraviolet light will sterilize provided that the item being
sterilized is transparent.  Otehrwise there will be only surface
sterilization (or pasteurization).  Ultraviolet light will destroy many
nutrients, e.g., thiamine, so this should be taken into account for food
use.

Rich Mateles

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"boris b" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Hope this is right newsgroup, if exist better one, please tell me.
>
> Can somebody send me a link or some guidance about infrared food
> sterilisation technology. Specialy about sterilisation of powdered
> vegetables.
> How it works, how long exposure to radiation would sufficient to "kill"
> microbes?
>
> Thanks.
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