2022-01-20 Research into alternatives to extend the shelf life of food
Harald Schöbel wants to use UV-C radiation to make food last longer. The superficial treatment with artificial UV-C light is a good alternative to heating or preservatives. The UV-C radiation is also promising for use outside of the food industry. For example, there are possible uses for cosmetics or paints.
Find out more about how the UV-C radiation is used:
Extend the shelf life of organic products with UV light? Enjoy food without artificially synthesized ingredients for longer? Is that a contradiction or technically possible?
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For further information, please get in touch with:
Harald Schöbel
Senior Lecturer Department Biotechnology
+43 512 2070 – 3837
harald.schoebel@mci.edu
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The UV-C radiation is artificially generated using state-of-the-art LEDs. © MCI / Schöbel
