Removal of Opuntia thorns by pulsed laser ablation: Bromatological and microbiological analysis

Ponce, L.; Flores, T.; Delgado, Antonio; Ornela, R. Espinosa; Pérez, Daniel; Posada, E. de; Arronte, M.

doi:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2015.08.019

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“…Ornela et al [ 40 ] developed a machine for de-thorning nopal using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser with specific pulse energy, rate, duration, and laser spot diameter. The sensor detects the presence and location of thorns, then commands their removal with laser pulses.…”

Section: Application Of Laser Irradiationmentioning

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Laser Light as an Emerging Method for Sustainable Food Processing, Packaging, and Testing

Chavan

Yadav²,

Sharma³

et al. 2023

Foods

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In this review article, we systematically investigated the diverse applications of laser technology within the sphere of food processing, encompassing techniques such as laser ablation, microbial inactivation, state-of-the-art food packaging, and non-destructive testing. With a detailed exploration, we assess the utility of laser ablation for the removal of surface contaminants from foodstuffs, while also noting the potential financial and safety implications of its implementation on an industrial scale. Microbial inactivation by laser shows promise for reducing the microbial load on food surfaces, although concerns have been raised about potential damage to the physio-characteristics of some fruits. Laser-based packaging techniques, such as laser perforation and laser transmission welding, offer eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging methods and can extend the shelf life of perishable goods. Despite the limitations, laser technology shows great promise in the food industry and has the potential to revolutionize food processing, packaging, and testing. Future research needs to focus on optimizing laser equipment, addressing limitations, and developing mathematical models to enhance the technology’s uses.

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Section: Application Of Laser Irradiationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Laser Light as an Emerging Method for Sustainable Food Processing, Packaging, and Testing

Chavan

Yadav²,

Sharma³

et al. 2023

Foods

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“…When considering climate change forecasts, droughts will become more intense and frequent (Liu et al, 2021; Queiroz et al, 2021). In this context, the cultivation of native species adapted to such conditions, can make livestock farming viable in regions with water scarcity (Cabrera et al, 2016), in addition to enabling the recovery of degraded or unproductive areas.…”

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Morphology, accumulation and survival of Desmanthus under different planting densities and harvest heights

Medeiros

Santos

Cunha

et al. 2022

Grass and Forage Science

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The use of legumes is an important strategy for animal feeding, especially during the dry season. The aim was to evaluate the effect of planting densities (40,000; 15,625 and 10,000 plants ha−1) and harvest heights (20 and 40 cm) on the morphology, accumulation and survival of Desmanthus (Desmanthus pernambucanus [L.] Thellung), cultivated in subhumid tropical region, as well as to estimate the repeatability of the evaluated characteristics and the optimal number of measurements. The treatments were randomized in blocks, with subdivided plots and four replicates. Planting densities were evaluated in the plots and the harvest heights in the subplots. Eight harvests were carried out with an interval of 84 days. Morphological and productive characteristics and survival were evaluated. Cultivation under density of 40,000 plants ha−1 produced taller plants, with higher leaf area index (LAI = 0.98), light interception (LI = 49%), individual accumulations (18.8 g DM plant−1) and by area (576.5 kg DM ha−1 harvest−1), although resulting in reduced plant stand (66%). Harvest heights do not affect accumulation and survival. It is possible to reduce the number of measurements for stem diameter, number of leaflets per leaf (R2 = 95%), plant height, canopy diameter, LAI, LI, leaf length and width, number of leaves per branch, branch diameter and LBR (R2 = 90%), optimizing resources for future research. Desmanthus has potential for use in protein banks, being harvested in the rainy season, conserved and supplied in addition to animals, but plant growth is minimal during the dry season under rainfed conditions.

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Genotypic differences relative photochemical activity, inorganic and organic solutes and yield performance in clones of the forage cactus under semi-arid environment

Jardim

Santos

Alves

et al. 2021

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

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Removal of Opuntia thorns by pulsed laser ablation: Bromatological and microbiological analysis

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

Laser Light as an Emerging Method for Sustainable Food Processing, Packaging, and Testing

Laser Light as an Emerging Method for Sustainable Food Processing, Packaging, and Testing

Morphology, accumulation and survival of Desmanthus under different planting densities and harvest heights

Genotypic differences relative photochemical activity, inorganic and organic solutes and yield performance in clones of the forage cactus under semi-arid environment

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