Inactivating and extracting from 

Microorganisms with PEF

Elea PEF Advantage systems are the alternative to both thermal and HPP processing, providing reliable, continuous, 24-hour processing

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Bacteria cell

average bacteria cell size is 0,5 - 10 µm with a cell membrane of 5 nm.

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The chosen raw product enters one of our Elea PEF Advantage Pipe systems and transits through the PEF treatment area.

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Positively and negatively charged particles are attracted to their respective electrodes. The cell’s transmembrane potential increases when subjected to an electric field; this results in pore formation once a critical value is exceeded.

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PEF is extremely precise and very controllable, providing lots of treatment options.

Example 1 - Inactivation

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PEF inactivates the microorganism

Example 2 - Extraction

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Valuable ingredients can now be more easily extracted.