What You Need to Know
The applied electric field (1–5 kV cm⁻¹) induces a transmembrane potential that exceeds the critical threshold, forming transient nanopores in the lipid bilayer. These pores allow intracellular solutes such as sugars, vitamins, and flavonoids to diffuse into the surrounding juice. The process operates below thermal thresholds, preserving heat‑labile compounds and maintaining sensory quality.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Electroporation of cell membranes leading to release of intracellular contents