Investigation of detection technique of irradiated food. Detection of irradiated food by TL method

Thermo luminescence (TL) method, one of detection method of irradiated food, was applied to black pepper. The inorganic substances such as dust, sand and soil adhered to food can capture irradiation energy and emit it by heat as luminescence. Black pepper of Turkey and Malaysia were irradiated 0.5-10KGy dose from 60Co radiation source. Although different TL emission curves were observed by the place of production and the particle size of inorganic substance adhered, the strength of emission was constant for a long time. The results proved that this method was a good detection method for irradiated food adhered inorganic substances. (S.Y.)