A preliminary study about the influence of high hydrostatic pressure processing on the physicochemical and sensorial properties of a cloudy wheat beer

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) (400 MPa/15 min, 500 MPa/10 min, 600 MPa/5 min at 20 °C) and heat (60 °C/15 min) processing of wheat beers were evaluated by examining their impacts on microorganisms, colloidal haze, flavour, foam stability and shelf‐life prediction during 84 days of storage at 20 °C. The results obtained showed that the microbiological stability of HHP beers was comparable with heat‐treated samples, and the development of both aerobic bacteria and lactic acid bacteria was inhibited for 84 days of storage. The main parameters of the wheat beer, such as ethanol content, original extract, pH, bitterness and viscosity, were scarcely affected by either treatment compared with the control samples; however, heat pasteurization increased the colour value. Heat‐pasteurized beer resulted in an increase in the phenethyl alcohol concentration and a decrease in isoamyl acetate and ethyl acetate levels compared with the HHP samples. These treatments did not affect the amount of 4‐vinylguaiacol and 4‐vinylphenol in the beer. The HHP‐treated beers had higher colloidal haze and foam stability values than the heat‐pasteurized beers. Dynamic light scattering analysis showed that HHP treatments at 500 MPa/10 min resulted in smaller and more uniform particle sizes, which had a positive effect on beer haze stability during storage. Copyright © 2016 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling     

Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on quality parameters of lager beer

Unpasteurized lager beer samples from a commercial brewery were treated either by high hydrostatic pressure (HHP; 200, 250, 300, 350 MPa for 3 and 5 min at 20 °C) or by conventional heat pasteurization (60 °C for 15 min). The main attributes of the beer, such as ethanol content, extract and pH, were not affected by either treatment; however HHP and heat pasteurization affected colour, chill haze, protein sensitivity and bitterness. Change in bitterness was higher in conventional heat pasteurization, but pressures up to 300 MPa had no significant affect on bitterness. Although more studies should be carried out to investigate the effects of HHP treatment on different types of lagers and ales, our results revealed that HHP could be successfully used to process beer, even at temperatures well below those required for heat pasteurization, without affecting some of the quality attributes. Copyright © 2005 Society of Chemical Industry     

Changes in tannin solubility and microstructure of high hydrostatic pressure–treated persimmon cubes during storage at 4 °C

Condensed tannins are important bioactive compounds largely present in persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.f.). The aim of this work was to study the effect of the structural changes occurred during refrigerated storage in persimmon cubes treated with high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on the solubility and location of tannins, and some physicochemical properties. Persimmon cubes were submitted to 200 MPa for 3 and 6 min at 37 °C and stored at 4 °C for 28 days. The microstructural study was carried out by low-temperature scanning electron microscopy, light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The physicochemical properties studied were total soluble tannins (TST), total soluble solids (TSS), pH, lightness, firmness and cohesiveness. Microstructural studies showed that HHP treatment causes cell wall and membrane disruption in persimmon tissue. Retraction of the tonoplast and loss of cell turgor were greater as the storage time increased. Precipitated tannins inside and outside the cells and a progressive separation of adjacent cells during the storage time could be observed. Significant (P < 0.05) decreases in TST, TSS and lightness as well as a significant (P < 0.05) increase in pH took place in HHP-treated samples after 7 days of storage. Samples treated for 3 min showed higher firmness than the rest of the samples during the whole storage period, whereas HHP-treated samples showed higher cohesiveness than the control samples. The effects of HHP treatments and later storage at 4 °C on microstructure, tannin solubility and extractability, and some physicochemical properties of persimmon cubes depend on the treatment conditions and the storage time. HHP treatment might decrease persimmon astringency as well as increase bioactive compounds accessibility.     

Comparison of High Hydrostatic Pressure,High-PressureCarbon Dioxide and High-Temperature Short-Time Processing on Quality of Mulberry Juice

Changes of microbial, physicochemical and sensory properties of mulberry juice processed by high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) (500 MPa/5 min), high-pressure carbon dioxide (HPCD) (15 MPa/55 °C/10 min), and high-temperature short time (HTST) (110 °C/8.6 s) during 28 days of storage at 4 °C and 25 °C were investigated. Total aerobic bacteria (TAB) and yeast and mold (Y&M) were not detected in HHP-treated and HTST-treated mulberry juices for 28 days at 4 °C and 25 °C, but were detected more than 2 log₁₀ CFU/ml in HPCD-treated mulberry juice for 21 days at 4 °C and 14 days at 25 °C, respectively. Total anthocyanins were retained after HHP and reduced by 4 % after HTST while increased by 11 % after HPCD. Total phenols were retained by HHP, while increased by 4 % after HTST and 16 % after HPCD. The antioxidant capacity was retained by HTST and HHP and increased by HPCD. Both total phenols and antioxidant capacity were decreased during the initial 14 days but then increased up to 28 days regardless of storage temperature. The value of polymeric color and browning index decreased and a* increased in HHP-treated and HPCD-treated mulberry juices, while HTST-treated mulberry juice had a reverse result. The viscosity of mulberry juice increased in HHP-treated and HPCD-treated juices, while decreased in HTST-treated juice. During storage, total anthocyanins, total phenols, and antioxidant capacity and color in all mulberry juices decreased more largely at 25 °C than that at 4 °C. Better quality was observed in HHP- and HPCD-treated mulberry juices, and a longer shelf life was observed in HHP-treated samples compared to HPCD-treated ones.     

Storage stability of pasteurized non‐filtered beer

The influence of pasteurization on non‐filtered beers was investigated during accelerated storage (40°C, 41 days). Two beers were produced from the same hopped wort, which was fermented with two different yeast strains. Half of the bottled beers were tunnel pasteurized resulting in four different beer samples. The pasteurization influenced the volatile profile of both fresh beers, but during storage the differences between the volatile profiles of pasteurized and non‐pasteurized beers disappeared. During the storage period, the pasteurized beers gave a lower rate of radical formation, as evaluated by electron spin resonance spectroscopy, indicating a better oxidative stability. The pasteurization had no effect on the levels of the pro‐oxidative metals iron and copper. Pasteurization slightly increased the protein content of the beers. SDS–PAGE analysis showed that the two beers had different protein profiles, which changed during storage; however, pasteurization of both beers did not affect their protein profiles. The level of thiols were lowered in one beer and raised in the other beer by pasteurization, but during storage the levels of thiols decreased at the same rate in all of the beers. It was concluded that pasteurization had a positive influence on the oxidative stability of non‐filtered beer. Copyright © 2013 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling     

A preliminary study of the quality attributes of a cloudy wheat beer treated by flash pasteurization

Flash pasteurization (37 and 100 pasteurization units, PU) and conventional tunnel pasteurization (15 PU) processing of wheat beers were evaluated by examining their impacts on microorganisms, colour, colloidal haze and flavour stability during 84 days of storage at 20°C. The results revealed that the microbiological stability of 37 and 100 PU flash‐pasteurized beers was comparable with that of the 15 PU sample, and the development of both yeast and lactic acid bacteria was inhibited for 84 days of storage. The conventional tunnel‐pasteurized wheat beer resulted in a higher thermal load relative to the flash‐pasteurized samples based on the results of oxidative stability. These three pasteurized beers showed a similar decrease in haze intensity throughout the storage period. Meanwhile, flash‐pasteurized beers had better colour and colloidal haze stability than the tunnel‐pasteurized beer. It was also found by dynamic light scattering analysis that the temperature in the flash pasteurizer has the desired effect on the protein denaturation and particle size distribution. Therefore, flash pasteurization is a promising method to increase the shelf‐life of wheat beers instead of conventional tunnel pasteurization. Copyright © 2017 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling     

Comparing the Effects of High Hydrostatic Pressure and Ultrahigh Temperature on Quality and Shelf Life of Cloudy Ginger Juice

The effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) at 500 MPa for 10 min and ultrahigh temperature (UHT) at 110 °C for 8.6 s on the quality of cloudy ginger juice (CGJ) were investigated during storage for 91 days at 4 and 25 °C. The quality aspects studied were microbial stability and selected properties, including pH, total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), total phenols, gingerols, antioxidant capacity, color, and aroma composition. The results showed that HHP treatment led to a 3.0 log cycle reduction of microbial load but did not influence pH, TSS, TA, antioxidant capacity, and color (day 0). Total phenol content increased by 5.31 % after HHP treatment but decreased significantly by 14.74 % after UHT treatment (day 0). Gingerols increased by 14.43 and 14.18 % after HHP and UHT treatments (day 0), respectively. Monoterpenoids, which are the main volatile aroma compounds, did not change significantly after HHP treatment but decreased significantly by 2.27 % after UHT treatment (day 0). During storage, the decreases in total phenols, gingerols, and antioxidant capacity in the UHT-treated GCJ were more noticeable than those in the HHP-treated GCJ. Kinetic data of changes in total phenols, gingerols, and antioxidant capacity fitted into the combined model well. The changes in antioxidant capacity were positively and significantly correlated to total phenols and gingerols. Color darkened and aroma faded in both HHP-treated and UHT-treated CGJs during storage. The quality changes in samples stored at 25 °C were also more noticeable than those stored at 4 °C.     

High Hydrostatic Pressure Treatments for Beer Stabilization

ABSTRACT: Crude cloudy beers from a small-scale brewery were treated with high hydrostatic pressure (HHP-600 MPa, 5 min) or heat pasteurized (60 °C, 10 min). The treatments did not affect pH, ethanol, extract, bitterness, or phenolics in comparison with untreated beers; HHP beers retained permanent haze, similar to untreated samples. Heat pasteurized beer resulted in a more rapid increase of the a* (red) and a slower decrease of the b* (yellow) color parameters than in HHP samples. The microbiological stability of HHP beers was comparable with heat-treated beers, and the development of yeast and lactic acid bacteria was inhibited for 49 d of storage.     

Effect of combined treatments of ultrasound and high hydrostatic pressure processing on the physicochemical properties,microbial quality and shelf-life of cold brew tea

Effects of ultrasound combined with high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on physicochemical properties,microorganisms and storage attributes of cold brew tea were investigated. HHP at 400 MPa/5 min/25 °C inactivated the total aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould in cold brewed tea prepared by static brewing (SB-tea) at 13 h/4 °C, ultrasonic bath (UB-tea) at 150 W/120 min/0 °C and ultrasonic pulveriser (UP-tea) at 600 W/40 min/0 °C, ensuring their microbiological safety. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the concentration of tea polyphenols between hot brewed tea prepared by 7 min/100 °C and cold brewed tea under different preparation conditions, while the caffeine in cold brewed tea was significantly lower (P < 0.05) than that in hot brewed tea. During the storage period of 8 days, compared with the untreated group, the cold brewed tea after HHP treatment had better microbiological safety. In addition, HHP treatment constantly maintained the tea polyphenols, pH, colour, antioxidant capacity and turbidity in cold brewed tea. The untreated and HHP-treated cold brew tea were evaluated by 20 trained volunteers. Results showed that UB-tea was more close to SB-tea than UP-tea in sensory profile, while HHP seem to maintain a good sensory profile as well. Therefore, this particular combined technology of ultrasonic bath and HHP displayed considerable potential for application in the cold brew tea manufacturing industry.     

Influence of high hydrostatic pressure processing on physicochemical characteristics of a fermented pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) beverage

The effect of high hydrostatic pressure at 500 MPa/10 min (HHP1), 550 MPa/10 min (HHP2) and 600 MPa/5 min (HHP3) on the microbiological, physicochemical, antioxidant and sensory characteristics of a fermented pomegranate (FP) beverage, stored for 42 days (4 ± 1 °C), was evaluated. The FP beverage was also pasteurized at 63 °C/30 min (VAT) and 72 °C/15 s (HTST). The high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) and VAT pasteurized beverages did not show microbial growth (<10 CFU/mL) throughout 42 days of storage. The physicochemical characteristics were not affected (p > 0.05) by HHP or pasteurization. Color of the samples showed significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in all HHP processed and pasteurized beverages. Antioxidant activity, total phenolic compounds, flavonoids and anthocyanins increased slightly after HHP processing. Antioxidants decreased throughout the storage in all treatments. Both HHP processed and pasteurized beverages were well accepted by average consumers when evaluated using a 9-points hedonic scale.Industrial relevanceThe high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) improves the microbiological, antioxidant and sensorial stability of fermented pomegranate beverages during storage. The HHP is more common for processing fruit juices than for fermented beverages; therefore, it can be expanded to the fermented beverages industry, which could modify the today usual thermal processing methods and, or the addition of preservatives, that are not natural, for delivering high quality and healthier pomegranate fermented beverages to consumers.     

Reuterin and High Hydrostatic Pressure Treatments on the Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes and Effect on the Characteristics of Cold-Smoked Salmon

The effect of reuterin and high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) processing at 450 MPa for 5 min on the inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes and the characteristics of cold-smoked salmon during 35 days at 4 and 10 °C were investigated. The growth rate of the pathogen was reduced by reuterin addition and a synergistic antimicrobial effect against L. monocytogenes was recorded when the biopreservative was applied in combination with HHP at 450 MPa for 5 min. This combined treatment prevented the pathogen recovery observed with individual treatments and delayed the spoilage of smoked salmon maintaining total viable counts under 3.5 log units during 35 days of storage at 4 °C. All treatments assayed induced changes in lightness (L*) and redness (a*), resulting in a brighter appearance of smoked salmon, whereas no modifications were recorded in shear strength values immediately after treatments. Moreover, reuterin and HHP treatments, individually or in combination, avoided the formation of biogenic amines during the 35 days of storage at 4 and 10 °C. The addition of reuterin in combination with HHP at 450 MPa for 5 min might be applied as a hurdle technology to improve the safety and extend the shelf life of lightly preserved seafood products, such as cold-smoked salmon.     

超高压和热处理对发酵石榴汁品质的影响

以发酵石榴汁为研究对象,分别用超高压(High hydrostatic pressure,HHP,600 MPa/10 min)和热处理(Thermal processing,TP,65 ℃/20 min)进行杀菌,比较处理前、后及4 ℃贮藏期间发酵石榴汁各理化指标的变化。结果表明,经超高压和热处理后,发酵石榴汁中菌落总数小于10 CFU/mL,且菌落总数在贮藏结束时小于100 CFU/mL,符合行业标准要求;pH、可滴定酸(Titratable acidity,TA)和可溶性固形物含量(Total soluble solids,TSS)在两种处理前、后均无显著变化(p>0.05),在贮藏期内pH、TSS无显著变化(p>0.05),而TA显著下降(p<0.05);超高压处理后的样品具有更高的总酚、花色苷、总黄酮和抗氧化活性;在贮藏过程中,总酚、花色苷、总黄酮含量和抗氧化活性均呈下降趋势,超高压处理能更好地保持样品的总酚、花色苷和抗氧化活性,而热处理组能更好地控制样品中总黄酮的损失;与未处理组相比,超高压和热处理对发酵石榴汁色泽的影响较小,贮藏期间热处理组的色泽变化程度高于超高压处理组。结论:超高压处理的发酵石榴汁在总酚、总黄酮、花色苷和抗氧化性等品质方面优于热处理组。     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on the quality and shelf-life of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) pulp

This study evaluated the effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on the microbial counts, physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacity of jujube pulp. Additionally, this study compared the shelf life of jujube pulp following HHP (600 MPa/20 min) and thermal treatment (100 °C/10 min) during 40 days of storage at 4 °C and 15 °C. The microbial count of HHP-treated jujube pulp (≥ 400 MPa/20 min) was below the detection limit. Total soluble solids and total sugars were not significantly affected by HHP processing, and > 90% ascorbic acid was retained in HHP-treated samples. HHP slightly reduced pH and browning degree and increased total phenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant capacity. HHP can be used as an alternative to thermal pasteurization of freshly squeezed jujube pulp.Industrial relevanceEffects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) processing and thermal treatment (TT) on microbiological quality, physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in jujube pulp were investigated. Greater inhibition of microorganisms and better retention of ascorbic acid, total phenolics, flavonoid and antioxidant capacity were observed after HHP-treatment. The available data could be used to design the HHP parameters for high quality jujube juice. Further, this research would provide a useful method for preservation of jujube products and potential technical support for jujube commercial production.     

High Hydrostatic Pressure and Temperature Applied to Preserve the Antioxidant Compounds of Mango Pulp (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Mangifera indica</Emphasis> L.)

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) processes combined with moderate heating can be used to preserve foods while maintaining general quality. The effect of these conditions on the total phenolic (TP), vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid (AA)), carotenoids, and antioxidant activity (AOA) of mango purees was evaluated. Purees were processed at 400–550 MPa/34 and 59 °C at different holding times. Unprocessed puree had TP of 26.6 mg gallic acid/100 g, 21.1 mg L-ascorbic acid/100 g, AOA of 885 μmol trolox equivalents/100 g, and total carotenoids of 6.0 mg β-carotene/100 g. HHP treatments increased the phenolic concentrations up to 34% (550 MPa/59 °C/2 and 4 min) compared with the initial content, probably due to improvement of their extraction. AA content was reduced significantly (10–45%) after all HHP processes performed at 59 °C, while at 34 °C, they were diminished only after 8 and 16 min of treatment (13–26%). At 34 °C and lower times, AA concentration increased in average 18%. Total carotenoid retention in HHP-treated samples varies from 77 to 98%, being the higher the temperature the lower the retention observed. The concentration of most individual carotenoids remains unchanged, but violaxanthin content was reduced (21–26%) and 9-cis-violaxanthin was increased by about 10%. The AOA was also increased (up to 39%) at some processing conditions. A linear correlation between the TP and AOA was obtained. HHP at 550 MPa combined with moderate temperature (34 °C) at processing times up to 8 min is recommended for the maximum retention of the antioxidant compounds of mango puree.     

High hydrostatic pressure treatment and storage of carrot and tomato juices: Antioxidant activity and microbial safety

The application of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) (250 MPa, 35 °C for 15 min) and thermal treatment (80 °C for 1 min) reduced the microbial load of carrot and tomato juices to undetectable levels. Different combinations of HHP did not cause a significant change in the ascorbic acid content of either juice (P > 0.05). Both heat treatments (60 °C for 5–15 min and 80 °C for 1 min) resulted in a significant loss (P < 0.05) in the free‐radical scavenging activity as compared to untreated samples. HHP‐treated juices showed a small loss of antioxidants (below 10%) during storage. The ascorbic acid content of pressurized tomato and carrot juices remained over 70 and 45% after 30 days of storage, respectively. However, heat treatment caused a rapid decrease to 16–20%. Colour changes were minor (ΔE = 10) for pressurised juices but for heat‐pasteurised samples it was more intense and higher as a result of insufficient antioxidant activity. HHP treatment (250 MPa, 35 °C for 15 min) led to a better product with regard to anti‐radical scavenging capacity, ascorbic acid content and sensory properties (colour, pH) of the tomato and carrot juices compared to conventional pasteurisation. Therefore, HHP can be recommended not only for industrial production but also for safe storage of fresh juices, such as tomato and carrot, even at elevated storage temperatures (25 °C). Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure and high temperature short time on antioxidant activity,antioxidant compounds and color of mango nectars

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP, 600 MPa/1 min) and high temperature short time (HTST, 110 °C/8.6 s) treatments of mango nectars were comparatively evaluated by examining their effects on antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, color, and browning degree (BD) immediately after treatments and during storage of 16 weeks at 4 and 25 °C. Steam blanching was used prior to HHP and HTST to inactive endogenous enzymes. Results showed that antioxidant capacity (FRAP assay), L-ascorbic acid, sodium erythorbate, total phenols, total carotenoids, the redness (a*), the yellowness (b*), and BD changed insignificant after HHP or HTST treatment. The lightness (L*) exhibited a significant decrease in HTST-treated mango nectars, while no significant changes in HHP-treated samples. After 16 weeks storage at 4 and 25 °C, there were significant changes in antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, color, and BD of mango nectars, whereas differences between HHP- and HTST-treated samples were not significant except for the decrease in L-ascorbic acid and sodium erythorbate, which was more pronounced in HHP-treated samples. Kinetic data of changes in L-ascorbic acid, sodium erythorbate, total phenols, and total carotenoids during storage fitted well into a combined model for both HHP- and HTST-treated samples.Industrial relevanceMango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the important tropical fruits, and its processed products are of high commercial and economic importance. This research paper presents a comparison on HHP- and HTST-treated mango nectars, and also provides information about storage stability of antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, and color of mango nectars. The available data would provide technical support for the evaluation and application of HHP or HTST in the mango nectar industry, and also for the establishment of criteria for commercial production of high quality mango nectars with safety requirements.     

Comparative study on shelf life of orange juice processed by high intensity pulsed electric fields or heat treatment

The effects of high intensity pulsed electric fields (HIPEF) processing (35 kV/cm for 1,000 μs; bipolar 4-μs pulses at 200 Hz) on the microbial shelf life and quality-related parameters of orange juice were investigated during storage at 4 and 22 °C and compared to traditional heat pasteurization (90 °C for 1 min) and an unprocessed juice. HIPEF treatment ensured the microbiological stability of orange juice stored for 56 days under refrigeration but spoilage by naturally occurring microorganisms was detected within 30 days of storage at 22 °C. Pectin methyl esterase (PME) of HIPEF-treated orange juice was inactivated by 81.6% whereas heat pasteurization achieved a 100% inactivation. Peroxidase (POD) was destroyed more efficiently with HIPEF processing (100%) than with the thermal treatment (96%). HIPEF-treated orange juice retained better color than heat-pasteurized juice throughout storage but no differences (p<0.05) were found between treatments in pH, acidity and °Brix. Vitamin C retention was outstandingly higher in orange juice processed by HIPEF fitting recommended daily intake standards throughout 56 days storage at 4 °C, whereas heat-processed juice exhibited a poor vitamin C retention beyond 14 days storage (25.2–42.8%). The antioxidant capacity of both treated and untreated orange juice decreased slightly during storage. Heat treatments resulted in lower free-radical scavenging values but no differences (p<0.05) were found between HIPEF-processed and unprocessed orange juice.     

Quality Attributes and Shelf Life of High-Pressure Preserved Beef as Affected by Pre-treatment Conditions

This study analyzed the effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) and composition of the pre-treatment immersion step, on quality attributes (color and lipid oxidation) and shelf life based on microbial counts of a beef product, during cold storage at 0 °C. Meat slices were immersed in a preservative solution containing sodium nitrite, ascorbic acid, and two different concentrations of NaCl (30 and 60 g/L); HHP of 400 and 600 MPa were applied. Results were compared with those of an untreated beef control. Color parameters of the HHP-treated beef were visually acceptable (a* > 14) in all tested cases, although they were affected by NaCl concentration and the applied pressure. HHP increased TBARS index, observing higher values at 600 than at 400 MPa; samples immersed in the solution containing 30 g/L NaCl presented higher TBARS values. However, in all cases, they remained below the detection limit of rancid meat products (<1 mg MDA/kg). Beef samples immersed in the solution with the highest concentration of NaCl (60 g/L) and subjected to 400 or 600 MPa maintained their microbial stability over 5 and 6 weeks, respectively, at 0 °C; these shelf life values were higher than those observed in the samples treated with 30 g/L NaCl.     

Effect of Compression and Decompression Rates of High Hydrostatic Pressure on Inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus in Different Matrices

Staphylococcus aureus ATCC6538 was inoculated in skimmed milk, orange juice, and Tris buffer samples. Inoculated samples were subjected to high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) treatments at 700 MPa for 5 min at 4 °C starting temperature with fast, medium, and slow rates of compression and decompression. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of changing rates of compression and decompression on inactivation of S. aureus during HHP processing. Immediate effect of different HHP treatments was not significantly different. However, during subsequent storage in refrigeration, highest microbial inactivation was the result of treatments with fast compression and slow decompression rates in all matrices.