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GAMMA-IRRADIATION OF VACUUM-PACKED SLICED MEAT PRODUCTS

Journal Article · · Acta Polytech. Scand. Chem. Met. Ser.
OSTI ID:4098927
Vacuum-packed sliced bacon, cooked ham, cooked cured beef, smoked cured horse meat, thick bologna, and liver paste were irradiated with doses of 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 megarad and stored at 22 to 28 ts C. At a dose level between 0.2 and 0.5 megarad, off-flavor appeared in all items. Change of color was observed after about one week's storage. Doses of 1.0 and 2.0 megarad made the products turn brittle, evidently due to nonenzmatic destruction of the tissue. A dosage of 2.0 megarad was sufficient to achieve practical sterility in all products under the conditions used. Long-term storage was limited owing to oxidutive rancidity and destruction of texture. (auth)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-009281
OSTI ID:
4098927
Journal Information:
Acta Polytech. Scand. Chem. Met. Ser., Journal Name: Acta Polytech. Scand. Chem. Met. Ser. Vol. Vol: No. 9
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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