Published 1975 | Version v1
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Gamma irradiation of onions and garlic

Creators

  • 1. Comitato Nazionale per l'Energia Nucleare, Casaccia (Italy). Lab. Applicazioni in Agricoltura

Description

Technological and economic feasibility of gamma irradiation of onions and garlic on an industrial scale are studied. Statistical data on production, consumption, exportation and losses during storage are analyzed. Traditional methods of food preservation are reviewed and gamma irradiation techniques are presented as an alternative to sprout inhibition. Requirements for the irradiation of onions and garlic on a commercial scale including a cost benefit analysis are discussed. Some conclusions are formulated on licensing and prospects

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Additional titles

Original title (Italian)
L'irraggiamento gamma di cipolle ed aglio

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
83 p.
Report number
EURISOTOP--102

INIS

Country of Publication
European Commission (EC), Brussels (Belgium)
Country of Input or Organization
European Commission (EC), Brussels (Belgium)
INIS RN
7248655
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; GAMMA RADIATION; ONIONS; PRESERVATION; SPROUT INHIBITION; WHOLESOMENESS
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; FOOD; IONIZING RADIATIONS; RADIATIONS; VEGETABLES