HPP Flashcards
1
Q
key note?
A
hydro!
2
Q
how is pressure applied
A
isostatically = equally applied
3
Q
Defn
A
force exerts pressure on a pressure transmitting medium which transmits pressure to the food
4
Q
What pressure?
A
10-1000Mpa for 1-6 mins
5
Q
HPP affect on meat
A
changes the colour and texture of the meat
inactivates MO by changing the protein structure
breaks holes in cell membrane which deactivates enzymes
6
Q
V.vulnificus
A
reduced to non-detectable levels whe HPP was applied to Oyster problem
