Effect of high hydrostatic pressure treatment on food composition and applications in food industry: A review

Abstract

Nowadays, with the diversification of nutritious and healthy foods, consumers are increasingly seeking clean-labeled products. High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) as a cold sterilization technology can effectively sterilize and inactivate enzymes, which is conducive to the production of high-quality and safe food products with extended shelf life. This technology reduces the addition of food additives and contributes to environmental protection. Moreover, HHP enhances the content and bioavailability of nutrients, reduces the anti-nutritional factors and the risk of food allergen concerns. Therefore, HHP is widely used in the processing of fruit and vegetable juice drinks, alcoholic, meat products and aquatic products, etc. A better understanding of the influence of HHP on food composition and applications can guide the development of food industry and contribute to the development of non-thermally processed and environmentally friendly foods.

Keywords: Application; Bioactive compounds; Food industry; Fundamentals; HHP; Nutrients.