Progress and future tasks in food irradiation

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1973 · Food Irradiat. Inform., no. 2, pp. 10-19

OSTI ID:4350379

Progress in the use of atomic energy for preserving food was reviewed at recent meetings of the Second International Symposium on Food Irradiation in India. The technical feasibility of radiation control was discussed with regard to the inhibition of sprouting in yams by gamma radiation; combined radiation and chemical treatment of potatoes and onions to prevent sprouting; effects of radiation on starch preparations and seasonings; radiation preservation of fish; radiation effects on bacteria; and control of insect pests. The importance of assessing the economic feasibility on the basis of practical, large-scale tests is emphasized. With regard to wholesomeness reports were given of acute and chronic toxicity tests with irradiated wheat, shrimp, whole diets, beef, strawberries, mushrooms, and chicken. No harmful effects were observed following large-scale animal testing of irradiated complete diets. A summary of tasks ahead includes an assessment of economic benefits of food irradiation; criteria of public health acceptance; education of the public; and internationsl collaboration with the FAO and IAEA. (HLW)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-015819
• OSTI ID: 4350379
• Journal Information: Food Irradiat. Inform., no. 2, pp. 10-19, Journal Name: Food Irradiat. Inform., no. 2, pp. 10-19; ISSN FDIIA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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*FOOD-- RADIOPRESERVATION
BACTERIA
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GAMMA RADIATION
INSECTS
MEAT
MUSHROOMS
N47321* --Isotope & Radiation Source Technology--Radiation Sources--Industrial Uses--Food Processing
N48320 --Life Sciences--Radiation Effects on Microorganisms--Food Preservation
N48420 --Life Sciences--Radiation Effects on Plants--Applications
ONIONS
PEST CONTROL
POTATOES
SHRIMP
SPROUT INHIBITION
STARCH
STRAWBERRIES
TOXICITY
WHEAT
WHOLESOMENESS