Published November 1982
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Journal article
Progress in food irradiation: South Africa
Creators
- 1. Nuclear Development Corp. of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd., Prelindaba, Pretoria
Description
The report contains irradiation methods for fruit, vegetables, meat and spices in South Africa with the irradiation effect being studied on pathogenic fungi. A large-scale test in super-markets of Johannesburg and Pretoria showed positive acceptance of irradiated potatoes, mangoes, papayas and strawberries by 90% of consumers. (AJ)
Abstract (German)
Der Bericht enthaelt Bestrahlungsmethoden fuer Obst, Gemuese, Fleich und Gewuerze in Suedafrika, wobei der Strahleneffekt an pathogenen Pilzen untersucht wird. Ein Grossversuch in Supermaerkten von Johannesburg und Pretoria zeigte, dass bestrahlte Kartoffeln, Mangoes, Papayas und Erdbeeren von 90% der Konsumenten positiv aufgenommen wurden. (AJ)Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Food Irradiat. Inf.
- Journal Issue
- no.12
- Series
- CODEN: FDIIA.;Food Irradiat. Inf.
- ISSN
- 0301-049X
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Germany
- Country of Input or Organization
- Germany
- INIS RN
- 15027892
- Subject category
- S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
- Descriptors DEI
- BIOCHEMISTRY; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; DOSIMETRY; ECONOMICS; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; FRUITS; GAMMA RADIATION; GAMMA SOURCES; IN VITRO; LEGAL ASPECTS; MEAT; MICROORGANISMS; MUTAGENESIS; RADIATION CHEMISTRY; RADIATION DOSES; RADURIZATION; SOUTH AFRICA; SPICES; TOXICITY; VEGETABLES
- Descriptors DEC
- AFRICA; CHEMISTRY; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; FOOD; IONIZING RADIATIONS; IRRADIATION; PRESERVATION; RADIATION SOURCES; RADIATIONS