This application relates to the field of
food processing technology, specifically disclosing a high-energy
electron beam-based
irradiation sterilization and preservation process for
fresh food. This process is applicable to the sterilization and preservation of fresh vegetables, fruits,
cut foods, and prepared dishes, and consists of four core steps:
raw material pretreatment, sealed packaging, high-energy
electron beam
irradiation treatment, and post-
irradiation suitable preservation storage. Pretreatment removes impurities and controls
moisture content in the raw materials; packaging uses a food-grade
radiation-resistant
composite film to form a sealed
package; sterilization is achieved through
electron beam irradiation; and finally, preservation storage is completed in an environment suitable for the characteristics of the
food category. This process designs differentiated process parameters for different types of
fresh food, achieving a synergistic effect of sterilization and preservation. It can effectively kill microorganisms while maintaining the inherent quality of
fresh food, and the entire process uses
physical treatment methods with no chemical residues. It is adaptable to various fresh
food processing needs and is easily applied on an
industrial scale.