08-Aug-2020 | Market Research Store
The production rate of food items is found to be rising in order to meet the demand and supply of the increasing population. Owing to this, there arises a need for a preservative or compound to keep the food safe and healthy for consumption for a longer time. Recently, the researchers from MU College of Engineering, MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and College of Engineering together developed a durable antimicrobial chemical to increase the shelf-life of food by eliminating the growth of contaminating microorganisms or foodborne germs, such as E.coli and salmonella. In the future, there is a hope that food-contact surfaces could be kept clean in the food processing industry using coatings made from titanium dioxide as it has the ability to protect cross contamination on stainless steel food-contact surfaces by forming a preventive layer.
The researchers are for the first time testing the mechanical resistance and durability of the coating. The coating of titanium dioxide activates in the presence of water, oxygen, and ultraviolet (UV) light to kill the bacteria forming on the food contact surfaces. Moreover, though the coating is applied in the liquid form it soon turns into a hard material when ready to use and forms a ceramic like thin layer. This material is usually used as a disinfectant but is currently been tested as a food preserving material. The material’s antimicrobial behavior and mechanical stability to endure normal wear & tear in a usual food processing environment makes it the perfect choice for food safety. Other than permitting normal cleaning procedures this material offers a protective layer to inhibit the spread of foodborne contamination.
This new study is a promising way of deterring the spread of foodborne germs in a food processing industry. The material can help protect the layers or surfaces that constantly come in contact during the food processing procedures. It is the first time that the researchers are working toward understanding the properties of coating in the natural environment. The coating is currently being tested against other disease-causing bacteria.
Market Research Store has published a report on world titanium dioxide (Tio2) food grade market. This report provides the titanium dioxide (Tio2) food grade market history, future scope, and growth aspects. This coated food can help meet the demands and sales rising across the world.