ISSN:
0034-6659
Quelle:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Thema:
Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Gartenbau, Fischereiwirtschaft, Hauswirtschaft
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Werkstoffwissenschaften, Fertigungsverfahren, Fertigung
Notizen:
It is estimated that by the turn of the millennium the world humanpopulation could exceed ten billion. Scientists inevitably are searchingfor effective alternative methods of food preservation. Accordingly,ionization radiation, discovered nearly a hundred years ago when it wasfirst shown to kill micro-organisms in foods, is being increasinglyencouraged as an alternative method of food preservation. The WorldHealth Organization (WHO) has declared irradiation to be "apowerful tool against preventable food losses and food borneillnesses". Low dose irradiation, up to 10KGy dose, has been shownto delay ripening, enhance shelf-life, kill bacteria such as salmonella,listeria, etc., destroy insect infestation, eliminate unwantedsprouting, and in many cases improve flavour and texture of foods. Theconsumer may not be aware, but a staggering tonnage of food is alreadybeing irradiated around the world. Irradiation does not impart anyradioactivity to the food and the irradiated food has been shown to besafe for human consumption. The technique offers yet another possibilityof extending choice in new exotics for the consumer.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00346659510082731
