The Study of cold plasma on extending of shelf life of Oyster mushroom
Subject Areas : International Journal of Bio-Inorganic Hybrid Nanomaterials
Keywords: Cold plasma, Microbial inactivation, Reactive Species, Surface Modifications,
Abstract :
In the past, cold plasma is used for sterilization of sensitive materials and now it is extended to food industries as a novel technology. For years cold plasma processing has been viewed as useful for microbial inactivation while maintaining quality of fresh produce. However, this process is not effective for in vitro model food systems for inactivation of microbes or enzymes which are present in intact tissues, as it is a surface phenomenon. Cold plasma technology is also used to inactivate endogenous enzymes which are responsible for browning reactions particularly polyphenoloxidase and peroxidases. Several research investigations showed a reduced growth of microorganism via different mode of actions by etching phenomenon, cell disruption by electrophoration etc. Plasma technology is considered as modern non conventional technique which is used for the preparation of modified Oyster mushroom, altering its physical and chemical properties. Overall application of cold plasma for microbial destruction on different food substrates Oyster mushroom. was discussed. Besides this, it is also used to alter the germination rate of seeds. It is an eco-friendly process which is used in the preservation of food and other potential applications as an alternative to common techniques.