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- Title
The Impact of Pulsed Electric Fields on Milk's Macro- and Micronutrient Profile: A Comprehensive Review.
- Authors
Mohamad, Azizah; Shah, Nor Nadiah Abdul Karim; Sulaiman, Alifdalino; Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan; Arshad, Rai Naveed; Aadil, Rana Muhammad
- Abstract
Consumers around the world are attracted to products with beneficial effects on health. The stability, functionality, and integrity of milk constituents are crucial determinants of product quality in the dairy industry. Milk contains macronutrients and micronutrients that aid in a wide range of physiological functions in the human body. Deficiencies of these two types of nutrients can confine growth in children and increase the risk of several diseases in adults. The influence of pulsed electric fields (PEF) on milk has been extensively reviewed, mostly concentrating on the inactivation of microbes and enzymes for preservation purposes. Therefore, the information on the variations of milk macro- and micronutrients treated by PEF has yet to be elucidated and it is imperative as it may affect the functionality, stability, and integrity of the milk and dairy products. In this review, we describe in detail the introduction, types, and components of PEF, the inactivation mechanism of biological cells by PEF, as well as the effects of PEF on macro- and micronutrients in milk. In addition, we also cover the limitations that hinder the commercialization and integration of PEF in the food industry and the future outlook for PEF. The present review consolidates the latest research findings investigating the impact of PEF on the nutritional composition of milk. The assimilation of this valuable information aims to empower both industry professionals and consumers, facilitating a thorough understanding and meticulous assessment of the prospective adoption of PEF as an alternative technique for milk pasteurization.
- Subjects
DAIRY products industry; COMPOSITION of milk; PASTEURIZATION of milk; GROWTH of children; DAIRY products
- Publication
Foods, 2023, Vol 12, Issue 11, p2114
- ISSN
2304-8158
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/foods12112114