This propagation causes severe turbulence within the immediate surroundings. These dramatic “micro” events can easily break polymer chains or destroy cell walls of biological tissues. In addition, it can also cause breakdown of water molecules and create highly reactive free radicals (H2O → H+ + OH−) which can react with and modify other molecules The above mentioned mechanisms associated with the ultrasound treatment can induce a number of physical and chemical effects which can be harnessed in food processing.