Advance in research on heat treatment mechanism of infrared radiation and its application in foods

Abstract

The development of food infrared heating theories were discussed in this review, and the advancement of infrared heating in food processing were summarized. Moreover, the principle of food processing and process optimum method in various food infrared thermal treatment technologies, including sterilizing, thawing, blanching, baking, peeling and drying processes were also discussed.

Keywords

• infrared radiation
• food
• heat treatment
• processing technology
• optimizing strategy