ABSTRACT
This chapter describes atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasma (APNTP) in the area of food processing. Various applications of APNTP are discussed including surface decontamination of food and water, transformation of packaging materials and improvement in the functionality of food ingredients. As well as benefitting the food industry, cold plasma treatment will conserve the environment as it is a ‘dry process’ using much less water. APNTP is cost-efficient because the reactive gas is produced using only electricity and air.
