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    UVC light

    UVC light can inactivate bacteria on the surface of food. This has already been applied to bread products, but for packaged food, the technology is still being developed in the laboratory.

    How does UVC light affect different food products?

    Goal Egg
    Egg
    Dairy
    Dairy
    Meat
    Meat
    Vegetables
    Vegetables
    Fruit
    Fruit
    Durability
    Has less effect
    Applies to chicken
    Food safety
    More results
    Applies to pork and chicken
    Color
    Texture
    Loss of liquid
    Rancidity
    Nutritional values
    Digestibility
    Allergens
    UV-lys

    How is ultraviolet light used for food?

    Find out how the technology works and what it can do for food production.

    About UV-C light for food
    Bærekraftmerking av kjøttdeig

    How sustainable is UV-C light?

    Using UV-C light can reduce the use of chemicals, and prolong the shelf life of the food product, which can help reduce food waste.

    Find out more

    How it works: Ultraviolet light in food processing

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    What information do consumers want?

    Check what information Norwegian consumers prefer when the product is treated with UVC light.

    Guide to marketing communication

    Test results

    Svinekjøtt i biter

    UV-C Pathogen reductions –In-pack pork tenderloin

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    UV-C Pathogen reductions –In-pack chicken breast

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    UV-C shelf life–In-pack chicken breast

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    UV-C Microbial meat reductions –In-pack pork tenderloin

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    UV-C Microbial meat reductions –In-pack chicken breast

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    UV-C Microbial meat reductions – In-pack topside beef

    See more test results

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    Ultrasound

    Contact person

    Project manager:
    Tone Mari Rode
    Phone: +47 90 72 72 53
    tone.mari.rode@nofima.no

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