UV-C light has been used in the decontamination of air, surfaces and
water.Moreover, the food industry has recently displayed an increasing
interest in UV-C light for the hygienization of liquid and solid foodstuffs,
since UV-C radiation is capable of inactivating pathogenic and spoilage
bacteriawhile onlyminimally affecting the food's nutritional and sensorial
properties. Furthermore, it consumes less energy than other nonthermal
food pasteurization technologies