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Source of Article: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0709.htm#egg
Agricultural Research
Service (ARS) scientists have filed a patent on technology that can protect
pasteurized liquid eggs from food safety threats. The technology, called
"crossflow microfiltration membrane separation" (CMF), is more
effective than thermal pasteurization at removing pathogens from liquid egg
products. And it does so without affecting the eggs' ability to foam,
coagulate and emulsify, meaning that CMF-treated eggs could be safely
substituted for pasteurized eggs in angel food cake and other products
where those characteristics are desired. Although effective in its own
right, CMF works best when used as an accompaniment to pasteurization, not
a replacement for it. Combining the two processes significantly reduces the
pathogen load.
Details
Scientific
contact: Sudarsan Mukhopadhyay,
(215) 233-6600, ARS Eastern Regional
Research Center, Wyndmoor, Pa.
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