Agroscope researchers David Drissner and Danai Etter with the ebeam equipment: "Low-energy electrons are very easy to control." (Photo: Agroscope)
Bern, 23. Agroscope, the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector, is signing an agreement with ebeam Technologies. The focus of the agreement: treating food with low-energy electrons. Viruses, bacteria and fungi represent a major problem for food safety and quality. Developed by ebeam and tested by Agroscope, a new non-thermal and chemical-free process involving low-energy electrons allows the inactivation of undesirable microbes. Tests on seeds highly promising Although ebeam technology with low-energy electrons is not new, it was previously used exclusively in the disinfection and hygienisation of surfaces and packaging materials in the pharmaceutical and packaging industries. Together with ebeam, Agroscope is now going a step further and testing the process for the treatment of food surfaces.
TO READ THIS ARTICLE, CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
And extend your reading, free of charge and with no commitment.
