A Review of Disinfection of Button Mushroom Using Cold Plasma

Button mushroom is an important edible product within the field of biotechnology and rich in nutrients, which is susceptible to surface browning, moisture loss, and microbial infection. The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms of cold plasma microbial inactivation and the effect of this technology on the quality characteristics of button mushrooms during storage time. The researches conducted in the last decade have shown the ability of cold plasma technology to disinfect, maintain the quality and nutritional value of button mushrooms, not produce toxic compounds and minimal damage to the product texture. Therefore, cold plasma technology with many advantages such as low temperature, short time, high efficiency and reduced water consumption can be a suitable alternative to other food sterilization methods that more extensive studies in the field of plasma mechanisms, safety evaluation, optimization, standardization of parameters and considering Costs are necessary for scale-up and industrial implementation.

Keywords:

Button Mushroom , Cold Plasma Technology , Disinfection