Published 2008 | Version v1
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Ensuring Microbiological Safety of Fresh Eggs by Using Gamma Irradiation

Creators

  • 1. Microbiology Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Atomic Energy Authority (Egypt)

Description

Egg shell sanitizing practices are necessary to improve microbiological safety of fresh eggs. In this work, fifteen fresh eggs samples of each (Balady, White and Brown eggs) were collected from different local supermarkets to evaluate their microbiological quality. The results indicated that Balady eggs were higher in microbial population in comparison with the two other varieties. Salmonella spp. was detected in 9 (60%) samples of Balady eggs. The effect of gamma irradiation at dose of 0, 2, 3 and 4 kGy on microbiological quality of Balady eggs during storage at 4±1 degree C for 35 days was studied. The effects of irradiation and storage on total cholesterol, and total carotenoids contents in Balady eggs were also investigated. The results showed that irradiation at 3 kGy reduced total aerobic bacterial counts. Coliform bacteria, E. coli and Salmonella spp. were completely eliminated. Total cholesterol and total carotenoids were decreased in yolk egg as a result of irradiation. Treated Balady eggs with irradiation dose of 3 kGy were efficient and sufficient for ensuring safety, maintain quality and extend shelf-life.

Part of:
9. Arab conference on the peaceful uses of atomic energy, Beirut (LB), 13-16 Dec 2008, V. II

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Arab Atomic Energy Agency
Imprint Place
Tunisia (Tunisia)
Imprint Title
9. Arab conference on the peaceful uses of atomic energy, Beirut (LB), 13-16 Dec 2008, V.II
Imprint Pagination
280 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 39-51

Conference

Title
9. Arab conference on the peaceful uses of atomic energy
Dates
13-16 Dec 2008
Place
Beirut (Lebanon)

INIS

Country of Publication
Tunisia
Country of Input or Organization
Lebanon
INIS RN
42054534
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Numerical Data, Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CAROTENOIDS; CHOLESTEROL; COLIFORMS; EGGS; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; IRRADIATION; SALMONELLA; SHELLS; STORAGE
Descriptors DEC
BACTERIA; DATA; HYDROCARBONS; HYDROXY COMPOUNDS; INFORMATION; MICROORGANISMS; NUMERICAL DATA; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PIGMENTS; STEROIDS; STEROLS; TERPENES

Optional Information

Notes
23 refs.; 8 tabs. 2 figs.