This thesis analyzes the potential use of molecular hydrogen (H2) as a food preservative, with the aim of improving current food technologies, reduce costs and create new possibility of medium-long-term storage. H2 is a cheap chemical element, easily available and with a low environmental impact. Its application is particularly suitable for foods rich in proteins and lipids, which are easily oxidized. Molecular hydrogen could be an effective alternative to nitrogen, both from a health and economic point of view, and could also be used in synergy with it to further improve food storage. This research could open up new perspectives in the field of conservation meeting the needs of a growing society demographic with increasingly specific dietary requirements.
Questa tesi analizza l’impiego potenziale dell’idrogeno molecolare (H2) come conservante alimentare, con l’obiettivo di migliorare le tecnologie alimentari attuali, ridurre i costi e creare nuove possibilità di conservazione a medio-lungo termine. L’H2 è un elemento chimico economico, facilmente reperibile e con un basso impatto ambientale. La sua applicazione è particolarmente adatta a cibi ricchi di proteine e lipidi, che sono facilmente ossidabili. L’idrogeno molecolare potrebbe rappresentare un’alternativa efficace all’azoto, sia dal punto di vista sanitario che economico, e potrebbe anche essere utilizzato in sinergia con esso per migliorare ulteriormente la conservazione degli alimenti. Questa ricerca potrebbe aprire nuove prospettive nel campo della conservazione alimentare rispondendo alle esigenze di una società in crescita demografica con richieste alimentari sempre più specifiche.
Impiego di Idrogeno molecolare come conservante alimentare
POLONIO, DARIO
2023/2024
Abstract
This thesis analyzes the potential use of molecular hydrogen (H2) as a food preservative, with the aim of improving current food technologies, reduce costs and create new possibility of medium-long-term storage. H2 is a cheap chemical element, easily available and with a low environmental impact. Its application is particularly suitable for foods rich in proteins and lipids, which are easily oxidized. Molecular hydrogen could be an effective alternative to nitrogen, both from a health and economic point of view, and could also be used in synergy with it to further improve food storage. This research could open up new perspectives in the field of conservation meeting the needs of a growing society demographic with increasingly specific dietary requirements.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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