Bacterial control with UV lights in the food industry in Nicaragua
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https://doi.org/10.5377/rtu.v13i36.17637Keywords:
Bacteria, bacterial contamination, food industry, Microbiology, UV lightsAbstract
This article documents the application of the methodology of a descriptive industrial engineering project for the food industry, being one of the most important in our country, but also one of the most susceptible to bacterial contamination problems. Foodborne illness is a serious problem that affects millions of people each year. What can we do about it? The solution is in UV lights.
UV lights are an effective and safe way to control the growth of bacteria in the food industry. By exposing food and surfaces to these lights, up to 99.9% of the bacteria present are killed, without the need for chemicals or complicated processes. In addition, UV lights are friendly to the environment and do not generate toxic waste.
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