Published 1985 | Version v1
Miscellaneous

Food irradiation

  • 1. Ustav Jaderneho Vyzkumu CSKAE, Rez (Czechoslovakia)

Description

The radiation treatment of foods and agricultural produce is mainly applied to inhibit germination, for disinfestation, to improve hygienic conditions, etc. Briefly assessed are convenient radiation sources, irradiation techniques and the benefits of treating food in this manner. The basic principles are explained of chemical and biological changes in foods following irradiation. A survey is given of irradiation sources designed for the treatment of foodstuffs and for a number of countries a list of foodstuffs is given where irradiation is permitted. The principles of designing irradiation plants for foodstuffs are described. (J.C.)

Part of:
Fundamentals of radiation technologies

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Czech)
Ozarovani potravin

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Fundamentals of radiation technologies
Imprint Pagination
155 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 110-121.
Report number
INIS-mf--10840

Conference

Title
Course of lectures on radiation technologies.
Dates
2-4 Oct 1985.
Place
Rez (Czechoslovakia).

INIS

Country of Publication
Serbia and Montenegro
Country of Input or Organization
Serbia and Montenegro
INIS RN
18031595
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BACTERIA; CHEMICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; FOOD; IRRADIATION DEVICES; LEGAL ASPECTS; RADAPPERTIZATION; RADICIDATION; RADURIZATION; REVIEWS; USES
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; FOOD PROCESSING; IRRADIATION; MICROORGANISMS; PASTEURIZATION; PRESERVATION; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIOPRESERVATION; RADIOSTERILIZATION; STERILIZATION

Optional Information

Notes
Imprint:Zaklady radiacnich technologii.;Sbornik prednasek.