Review Article

Advanced physical techniques to prevent microorganisms in food

Volume: 7 Number: 2 December 25, 2025

Advanced physical techniques to prevent microorganisms in food

Abstract

In the food industry the quality and safety of products are vital concerns, necessitating the development and implementation of effective microbial mitigation strategies. Traditional methods, such as thermal processing, are effective but, often compromise the nutritional value and sensory attributes of food. This review focuses on advanced physical techniques that offer alternative or complementary approaches to conventional methods. Non-thermal technologies, including high-pressure processing (HPP), pulsed electric fields (PEF), cold plasma, and ultraviolet (UV) light, have emerged as promising tools in enhancing food safety without significantly altering food quality. These methods are explored in terms of their mode of action and efficacy against various pathogens. The review also addresses the challenges and limitations related with the industrial adoption of these technologies, alongside future perspectives for their optimization and integration into food processing chains. By advancing the understanding of these innovative techniques, the review aims to support the production of safer and higher-quality food products.

Keywords

Advanced techniques, Cold plasma, Decontamination, High pressure processing, Microorganisms

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APA
Ahmad, A. M. (2025). Advanced physical techniques to prevent microorganisms in food. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences, 7(2), 138-160. https://doi.org/10.53663/turjfas.1735346
AMA
1.Ahmad AM. Advanced physical techniques to prevent microorganisms in food. Turk J Food Agric Sci. 2025;7(2):138-160. doi:10.53663/turjfas.1735346
Chicago
Ahmad, Abdul Mueez. 2025. “Advanced Physical Techniques to Prevent Microorganisms in Food”. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences 7 (2): 138-60. https://doi.org/10.53663/turjfas.1735346.
EndNote
Ahmad AM (December 1, 2025) Advanced physical techniques to prevent microorganisms in food. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences 7 2 138–160.
IEEE
[1]A. M. Ahmad, “Advanced physical techniques to prevent microorganisms in food”, Turk J Food Agric Sci, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 138–160, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.53663/turjfas.1735346.
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Ahmad, Abdul Mueez. “Advanced Physical Techniques to Prevent Microorganisms in Food”. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences 7/2 (December 1, 2025): 138-160. https://doi.org/10.53663/turjfas.1735346.
JAMA
1.Ahmad AM. Advanced physical techniques to prevent microorganisms in food. Turk J Food Agric Sci. 2025;7:138–160.
MLA
Ahmad, Abdul Mueez. “Advanced Physical Techniques to Prevent Microorganisms in Food”. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences, vol. 7, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 138-60, doi:10.53663/turjfas.1735346.
Vancouver
1.Abdul Mueez Ahmad. Advanced physical techniques to prevent microorganisms in food. Turk J Food Agric Sci. 2025 Dec. 1;7(2):138-60. doi:10.53663/turjfas.1735346