Researcher harnesses energy-efficient pulsed electric fields to preserve milk
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 12:00
in Mathematics & Economics
Even though much of the population in developing countries is involved in agriculture, food security is virtually out of reach. Often the only resort is to purchase a cow, buffalo, or sheep, to provide a steady supply of fresh milk, a nutritious staple of a daily diet. But how to preserve it safely? Refrigeration and boiling are costly—and often impossible due to sporadic electricity.