Research progress of non-thermal food processing technologies

Authors

WEI Wenqiang, College of Mechanical Engineering and Automation , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian , Liaoning 116034 , China ;Zhejiang TOPSUN Logistic Control Co ., Ltd., Taizhou , Zhejiang 317600 , China
BI Hanqing, College of Mechanical Engineering and Automation , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian , Liaoning 116034 , China
XIAO Zhaoyin, Zhejiang TOPSUN Logistic Control Co ., Ltd., Taizhou , Zhejiang 317600 , China
PANG Guibing, College of Mechanical Engineering and Automation , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian , Liaoning 116034 , China
LI Mingying, College of Mechanical Engineering and Automation , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian , Liaoning 116034 , China
ZHANG Hui, College of Mechanical Engineering and Automation , Dalian Polytechnic University , Dalian , Liaoning 116034 , China ;Zhejiang TOPSUN Logistic Control Co ., Ltd., Taizhou , Zhejiang 317600 , China ;SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control , Dalian , Liaoning 116034 , China ;National Engineering Research Center of Seafood , Dalian , Liaoning 116034 , ChinaFollow

Corresponding Author(s)

张慧（1990—），女，大连工业大学讲师，博士。E-mail：zh1226419340@163.com

Abstract

Non-thermal food processing technology, as an emerging technology in the food industry, has increasingly attracted attention and plays an important role in improving food nutrition, safety, and quality. This paper focuses on the working principles, mechanisms of action, and applications of non-thermal food processing technologies, including six mainstream methods, i.e., high-voltage electric field, magnetic field, ultra-high pressure, plasma, ultrasound, and radiation. It also discusses the current difficulties and challenges faced by non-thermal food processing technologies and analyzes their future development trends.

Publication Date

1-13-2026

First Page

209

Last Page

217

DOI

10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2025.80142

Recommended Citation

Wenqiang, WEI; Hanqing, BI; Zhaoyin, XIAO; Guibing, PANG; Mingying, LI; and Hui, ZHANG (2026) "Research progress of non-thermal food processing technologies," Food and Machinery: Vol. 41: Iss. 12, Article 25.
DOI: 10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2025.80142
Available at: https://www.ifoodmm.cn/journal/vol41/iss12/25

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