'a method for treatment of liquid foodstuff using electrochemical cell equipped with boron doped diamond electrode'

摘要

The method uses an electrochemical cell equipped at least with a boron doped diamond anode. Liquid foodstuff is circulated through the electrochemical cell at ambient temperature. Direct current energizes the said electrochemical cell. A programmable logic controller controls the circulation rate and the current. Hydroxyl radicals; are generated in-situ and have a tendency to kill the micro-organisms present in the liquid foodstuff being treated. The said programmable logic controller can be programmed with optimal parameters for the type and quantity of the liquid foodstuff to be treated. The treatment poses no danger to the natural flavor, texture or composition of the liquid foodstuff. The processing can be done in a moving vehicle. The process employs low voltage and low amperage direct current. The method is simple and can be scaled depending on the type and quantity of the liquid foodstuff to be treated.