METHOD FOR DRY-HEAT STERILIZATION OF ALGAE POWDER

摘要

Provided is a method for dry-heat sterilization of algae powder wherein it is possible to sterilize general bacteria such as spore fungi contained in dry algae powder while inhibiting the degradation of photosynthetic pigments contained in said dry powder. The method for dry-heat sterilization of algae powder involves sterilizing a dry algae powder in dry heat and in a treatment chamber, and is characterized in that the partial pressure of oxygen in the treatment chamber is lower than the partial pressure of oxygen in the atmosphere, and that the dry algae powder is heat treated at a temperature between 100°C and 150°C.