date:Oct 23, 2013
how does it works?
The concept behind PHI is to utilize the efficiency of radiation without the traditional problems associated with penetrating radiation such as x-rays and gamma rays. The effectiveness of PHI treatment is basically the same except it does not penetrate packaging or food surfaces.
This is an advantage when treating ground meats, since most meat contamination is on the surface and the grinding operation mixes any surface contamination throughout the product. Aside from ground