SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PASTEURIZING FOOD USING ULTRASHORT ELECTRICAL PULSES

摘要

An apparatus for pasteurizing packaged food is provided. The apparatus includes a pair of electrical conducting members, and a pulse generator for supplying electric pulses to the pair of electrical conducting members. Additionally, the apparatus includes a chamber positioned between the pair of electrical conducting members, the chamber being configured to receive a packaged food. The apparatus further includes a conductive fluid flowing between the conducting members and the packaged food for effecting electrical contact between the pair of conducting members and a surface area of the packaged food.