Food processing is in constant evolution in response to different
challenges. The changes in consumer tastes and the need to produce
safe and high quality foods are responsible for the evolution
of the established food processes or the development of the new
ones. In this sense, the introduction of new technologies could lead
to a reduction of the processing time or an improvement in operating
conditions. These aspects are closely linked to the search
for high quality products that preserve the natural characteristics
of foods. Another important aspect that must be taken into account
is the reduction of the energy needs of the processes, thereby
decreasing both environmental and financial costs. Ultrasound is
an example of new technology and its application in food processing
could lead to both these areas undergoing an improvement. On
the one hand, ultrasound could be applied as a diagnosis technique
to control aspects, food product or processes. On the other hand,
ultrasound could be used to improve food processes by affecting
the kinetics, the yield or the product quality. This work will focus
on the latter.