Ultraviolet Light

Scope of Deliverables: This section covers information, where available, on microbial kinetics and relevant safety considerations when ultraviolet (UV) radiation is used for the purposes of food preservation. The section pays particular attention to the growing interest in using UV light to treat fruit juices, especially apple juice and cider. It does not include pulsed UV, which is being actively Investigated by Dr. Lagunas-Solar and co-workers at the University of Calif., Davis, nor does it address combinations of other alternative processing technologies with UV processing.