Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for processing insect larvae in an ethical manner and without imposing unnecessary stress on them. The method involves anaesthetising the insects by cooling and then cutting them, thereby destroying the nervous system of the insects. Thus, an energy-saving method of processing insects with minimal stress is provided.

Abstract: Provided is a process for heating at least one fluid by magnetic induction using at least one metal as a heat transfer medium. The metal is incorporated into the fluid to be heated as a packed bed. A high frequency alternating magnetic field (AC-field) of at least 50 kHz is applied for generating heat in at least a (thin) interfacial layer of the metal and the generated heat is subsequently transferred to the fluid to be heated.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a treatment unit (3) having an inlet (3a) and an outlet (3b), and a treatment space (4) being formed inside the treatment unit (3) such that it can be penetrated by electric pulses, said treatment space (4) being fluidly connected with the inlet (3a) and the outlet (3b), wherein at least a portion of an inner side face of the treatment space (4) is curved. The present invention is furthermore related to a device comprising such a treatment unit and to a method to be performed with said device, and wherein the inlet (3a) is formed in a top face of the treatment unit (3), and the outlet (3b) is formed in a bottom face of the treatment unit (3).

Abstract: The present invention is related to a device (1), comprising a unit (2) for generating and emitting electric pulses, two or more electrodes or plates (2a, 2b) of a capacitor that are arranged in one electric circuit with said unit (2), and a treatment space (3) arranged between said electrodes or plates (2a, 2b) so that the treatment space (3) can be penetrated by the emitted electric pulses and an electric field resulting therefrom, characterized in that at least one adjustable resistor (9) is arranged in said electric circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for treating cells for stimulating cell growth, comprising a unit (2) for generating and emitting electric pulses and an electric field resulting therefrom, and a treatment space (3) that can be penetrated by the emitted electric pulses, wherein the device (1) further comprises a unit (4, 9) which can be moved into and out of said treatment space (3) such that cell material provided within a compartment (4a) of said unit (4), or provided in a container (5) on or in said unit (4, 9), can be moved into and out of said treatment space (3), and wherein said treatment space (3) is provided between two electrodes (2a, 2b) or plates of a capacitor parallel to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for treating cells for stimulating cell growth, comprising a unit (2) for generating and emitting electric pulses, and a treatment unit (3) having an inlet (3a) and an outlet (3a), a treatment space (4) being formed inside the treatment unit (3), the treatment space (4) being penetrated by the emitted electric pulses and an electric field resulting therefrom, a cell material entering into the treatment space (4) through the inlet (3a) being moved without contact through the treatment space (4) and the electric field penetrating the treatment space (4) to the outlet (3b).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for processing insect larvae in an ethical manner and without imposing unnecessary stress on them. The method involves anaesthetising the insects by cooling and then cutting them, thereby destroying the nervous system of the insects. Thus, an energy-saving method of processing insects with minimal stress is provided.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of inactivation of bioactive components in milk during pasteurization for preservation. The invention discloses a method of pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment of whole milk, skimmed milk, semi-skimmed milk or whey, or other liquid compositions comprising milk components or fractions. The invention is based on the finding that by selecting one or more specific process parameters, such as the PEF treatment chamber design, the specific energy applied, the field strength, pulse type, start temperature, it is possible to effectively eliminate microorganisms from the composition while conserving the activity of bioactive components in the composition.