Published 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Benefits of radiation processing to food industries in developing countries

Creators

  • 1. Joint FAO/IAEA Div. of Isotope and Radiation Applications of Atomic Energy for Food and Agricultural Development, Vienna (Austria)

Description

Recent international developments which facilitate application of radiation processing of food as a physical method of food preservation are described. The benefits of the treatment to food industries in developing countries are explained, which include, among other things, overcoming quarantine barriers to fruits in international trade, eliminating certain pathogens in frozen food, reduction of chemical residues in food, low-energy requirement, etc. Case studies on the economics of existing and planned commercial food irradiators are provided. Examples of commercial food irradiators which could be economical for developing countries are given. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiat. Phys. Chem.
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Series
Radiat. Phys. Chem.
Journal Page Range
225-232
ISSN
0146-5724

Conference

Title
4. international meeting on radiation processing.
Dates
4-8 Oct 1982.
Place
Dubrovnik (Yugoslavia).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
14806191
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Quality check status
Yes
Descriptors DEI
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ECONOMICS; FOOD; INDUSTRY; IRRADIATION PLANTS; RADURIZATION; TRADE;
Descriptors DEC
IRRADIATION; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; PRESERVATION;