Published June 1983 | Version v1
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Commercial food irradiation

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Description

Food irradiation is discussed. Irradiation exposes food to gamma rays from a cobalt-60 or a cesium-137 source, or to high-energy electrons emitted by an electron accelerator. A major advantage is that food can be packaged either before or after treatment. FDA regulations with regard to irradiation are discussed. Comments on an 'Advance Notice' on irradiation, published by the FDA in 1981 are summarized

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Journal Title
Bull. At. Sci.
Journal Issue
p. 48-50
Series
Bull. At. Sci.
ISSN
0096-5243

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
15049020
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
FOOD; FOOD PROCESSING; GAMMA RADIATION; IRRADIATION; RADURIZATION; US FDA
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; PRESERVATION; RADIATIONS; US ORGANIZATIONS