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COLD STERILIZATION OF FOOD AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

Journal Article · · Ciencia (Mex.)
OSTI ID:4805974
The possibility of sterilization by ionizing radiation opens a new era in the food industry. The units of absorbed radiation are the rep'' and the rad.'' The lethal dose for humans is 800 rep, for bacteria 1 to 4 x 10/sup 6/ rep, for toxins and enzymes 5 x 10/sup 6/ rep. The most effective and economic radiation sources are radioisotopes. However, upon irradiation of food products with sufficiently large doses, chemical side effects were observed which caused undesirable color or organoleptic changes. This is especially true in cases of meat and meat products, grain and grain products, vegetables, oils, fats, milk and milk products. The sterilization of pharmaceutical products by means of irradiation is more promising, e.g., such products as hormones and antibiotics can be irradiated in sealed containers up to 10/sup 6/ rep without losing their physical or physiological characteristics. (OID)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-024052
OSTI ID:
4805974
Journal Information:
Ciencia (Mex.), Journal Name: Ciencia (Mex.) Vol. Vol: 19
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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