Abstract: The present invention describes a method for treatment of biological soft tissue, said method comprising a step involving pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment to open up the stomata in tissues and a subsequent drying step, wherein the PEF treatment is performed in an electrical field with a field strength in the range of 0.4-1.5 kV/cm to provide enhanced rate of moisture removal during dehydration without irreversible damage on epidermal cells, wherein the PEF treatment is performed with reversible electroporation and wherein the temperature in the drying step is held within the range of 20-55° C.

Abstract: The present invention describes an apparatus or system for extending shelf life of biological soft tissue, the apparatus includes a holding means; means for introducing one or more cell protecting agents into the extracellular and intracellular space of the biological soft tissue; means for rinsing and means for extended cold storage intended for preservation. Moreover, the present invention also relates to a method for extending shelf life of biological soft tissue, the method includes the steps of introducing one or more cell protecting agents into the extracellular and intracellular space of the biological soft tissue; and extended cold storing of the biological soft tissue intended for preservation of the same; and wherein the method also includes rinsing the biological soft tissue before or after the introducing of one or more cell protecting agents into the extracellular and intracellular space of the biological soft tissue.