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Pulsed electric field treatment uses high‑voltage electric pulses to inactivate microorganisms non‑thermally.
Origin: Netherlands (1970s) — Europe
See full technique reference →The technique applies electric fields of 1–30 kV/cm in pulses of 1–100 µs, causing electroporation of cell membranes and disrupting bacterial and fungal cells. The rapid pulse delivery limits temperature rise to below 5 °C, preserving heat‑sensitive nutrients such as vitamin C and proteins.
Primary Reaction
Electroporation of microbial cell membranes
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