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THE EFFECT OF IONIZING RADIATION ON SPICES. Report No. 8 (Final) for September 26, 1955-September 25, 1958

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4184828
Insect infestation can be eliminated in spice products by ionizing radiations. In practically every case, the irradiated spices examined showed no evidence of live insects after three months incubation; this was at levels of 50,000 and 75,000 rep. When irradiated with 3 x 10/sup 6/ rep, no significant change in the character of the spice itself occurred, as measured by triangle comparisons using a panel of about 20 members. None of the spices investigated, when combined in frankfurters and pork sausage and irradiated at 0.75 to 3.0 x 10/ sup 6/ rep, showed any tendency to significantly mask or prevent ionized flavor and odor. In general, irradiation appears to reduce the odor and flavor of spices in pork sausage. (auth)
Research Organization:
McCormick and Co., Baltimore
NSA Number:
NSA-14-019269
OSTI ID:
4184828
Report Number(s):
AD-228151
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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