Continuous UVC (UVGI – Ultraviolet germincidal irradiation at 254 nm)

Food conveyor solutions already existing for solid food and the decontamination of food packaging.
Treatment of liquid commonly found in water treatment and some beverage.
Interesting photo-catalytic reaction known to increase vitamine D3 content in food (e.g milk, mushroom yeast)
Reduction of allergenic risk in products (e.g., seafood, dairy, soy, etc.) found in litterature.
UV-C could be used in order to decolorize macro- and microalgae (removal of unappealing green color) to facilitate their integration in food formulation.

Objectives

  • Inactivation of microbes by damaging their DNA

Other characteristics

  • Decolorize macro- and microalgae
  • Decontamination of food packaging
  • Increase vitamine D3 content in food
  • Reduction of allergenic risk in products

Degree of integration of marine resources

Moderate to high

Potential sectors of aplication

  • Bakery and pastry
  • Beverages
  • Dairy
  • Fruits & veg
  • Meat
  • Prepared food
  • Seafood

Main advantages of cooperation

Capital costs

Entities