Decontaminating produce with ultraviolet light; China leads in salty snack innovation

Decontaminating produce with ultraviolet light
A study published in the Journal of Food Science investigated two emerging decontamination technologies for fresh produce—pulsed light (PL) and ultraviolet light (UV), in combination with washing (WPL and WUV). The researchers tested blueberries, grape tomatoes, and iceberg lettuce shreds to represent fresh vegetables and fruits with smooth and rough surfaces.

Using Salmonella as a model microorganism, the researchers inoculated the produce using spo…