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RADIATION STERILIZATION OF ORANGE JUICE

Journal Article · · Indian Journal of Technology (India) Supersedes J. Sci. Ind. Res., Sect. D
OSTI ID:4089330

Effective sterilization of orange juice was achieved by subjecting it to a radiation dose of 8 x 10/sup 5/ rads or to a radiation dose of 4 x 10/sup 5/ rads followed by incubation for 15 min at 50 deg C. Ascorbic acid, thiamine, and riboflavin in the juice are destroyed to a greater extent by irradiation alone than in the combined irradiation-incubation treatment. Irradiation under oxygen or nitrogen atmosphere does not influence the survival of spoilage organisms. The color change in the juice due to irradiation is minimized under nitrogen atmosphere. (auth)

Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay, India
NSA Number:
NSA-18-010435
OSTI ID:
4089330
Journal Information:
Indian Journal of Technology (India) Supersedes J. Sci. Ind. Res., Sect. D, Journal Name: Indian Journal of Technology (India) Supersedes J. Sci. Ind. Res., Sect. D Vol. Vol: 2; ISSN IJOTA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English