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Wave Length
30cm -740nm
Temperature above 5K
emit IR
Infrared?
What is
Frequency
3GHz up to about
400THz
Comparatively Low frequency High wavelength to X rays
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Mode of Action
Infrared
Causes vibration and
rotation of molecules
Absorb E Heat
H20 Most Affected
Other molecules
Protiens , Lipids, CHO with polar
groups (-NH, -CO, -OH, C=C)
DNA and RNA can be damaged/
Ribosomes/Cell envelop/ proteins
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Inactivation Depends?
• IR power level
• Temperature of food sample
• Peak wave length
• Type of Micro organism
• Affect of moisture content
• Depth of food item
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Technological Applications
Infrared
IR Dry
Blanching
IR Drying &
Dehydration
Combined IR
& Hot Air
Drying
Combined IR
& Freeze
Drying
IR Baking IR Peeling
Roasting Sterilization Pasterization
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Pros?
IR
Uniformity heating
High quality dry food production
Low cost
Quick method
Loss of solids is low
Portability
Safe
Non toxic ,no harmful side effects
to human or environment
Surface colour development
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Higher energy
100eV – 100KeV
Short Wave Length
(0.01 - 10 nm)
Bremssthrahlung X-rays
X Rays?
What are
High Frequency
3 x 1016 – 3 x 1019 Hz
Comparatively High frequency Low wavelength to IR
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X ray
• A pulse of high intensity
• Pulses in gigawatt range
• Opening time 30ns to few ns
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Mold Potato Sprouts Salmonella Spp.
In Fully Packaged Form
All destroyed by X ray
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Mode of
Action
Direct
Indirect
As a result of energy deposition by the
radiation on
the target molecule
Reactive diffusible free radicals formed
from the radiolysis of water
OH- , eaq
-, H202
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*Overall Similar to other radiation but difference makes with pulsing and how it generates
High penetrating power
Switch on–switch off capability
No Radio active residues
High throughput
Pros
Pulse X Rays