Published 1983 | Version v1
Miscellaneous

The radiation preservation of food

Creators

  • 1. Nuclear Development Corp. of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd., Pelindaba, Pretoria. Dept. of Chemistry

Description

The article reviews research that is being done in the field of food irradiation, especially in South Africa. The nutrition value and wholesomeness of irradiated food are regarded as very important. A list is given of a number of products that have been approved for irradiation in South Africa, as well as a list of products on which research is still in progress. The consumer acceptability and the market for irradiated food are also dealt with

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Biennial Health Congress: 1983
Imprint Pagination
146 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 101-124.

Conference

Title
biennial health congress 1983.
Acronym
Institute of Public Health
Dates
18-20 Oct 1983.
Place
Durban (South Africa).

INIS

Country of Publication
South Africa
Country of Input or Organization
South Africa
INIS RN
15058771
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CONSUMER PRODUCTS; COST; FOOD; IFIP; MARKET; NUTRITION; RADIATION DOSES; RADICIDATION; RADURIZATION; SOUTH AFRICA; STORAGE LIFE; WHOLESOMENESS
Descriptors DEC
AFRICA; COORDINATED RESEARCH PROGRAMS; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; FOOD PROCESSING; IRRADIATION; PASTEURIZATION; PRESERVATION; RESEARCH PROGRAMS