THE PROCESS

The cell membranes of microorganisms, plant or animal tissue can be made permeable by using a pulsed electric field. This effect, known as electroporation, can be used for a variety of purposes in the field of food and bio-processing.  

Besides its use in non-thermal preservation, ELCRACK® can improve the extraction of cell contents like fruit and vegetable juices, sugars, colours or other active substances. Material transport processes, like the removal of water from plant or animal tissue or the intake of marinades, spices or auxiliary substances, can be sped up.

In contrast to conventional technologies, this treatment is conducted at room temperature with a processing time of only a few seconds.  The technology is commercialised by DIL using state-of-the-art technology for pulse generation as well as for treatment chamber design. Treatment times of fractions of a second, continuous operation and energy efficiency are the key advantages of ELCRACK®.