Food preservation by irradiation : proceedings of an International Symposium on Food Preservation by Irradiation jointly organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the World Health Organization and held in Wageningen, 21-25 November 1977.

Abstract: Ionizing radiation represents an economical, though underutilized, method for preserving food. The technical, economic, regulatory, and health aspects of food irradiation were the topics of an international symposium (November, 1977); the participants recognized the importance of food irra...

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Corporate Authors:	International Symposium on Food Preservation by Irradiation Wageningen, International Atomic Energy Agency, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization
Format:	Conference Proceeding Book
Language:	English French
Published:	Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, 1978.
Series:	Proceedings series (International Atomic Energy Agency)
Subjects:	Radiation preservation of food > Congresses. Food > Preservation. Radiation preservation of food. Congress. Conference papers and proceedings. Actes de congrès. Food.
Summary:	Abstract: Ionizing radiation represents an economical, though underutilized, method for preserving food. The technical, economic, regulatory, and health aspects of food irradiation were the topics of an international symposium (November, 1977); the participants recognized the importance of food irradiation in the context of world-wide food shortages. Volume I reviews principles and applications of food irradiation technology. Control of physiological changes in plants, animal infestation, and microbial spoilage is examined. Chemical changes induced by irradiation are described. Volume II considers toxicological studies, microbiological changes in food, public health approval and consumer acceptance of irradiated food, and economics and energy issues. Irradiation facilities are also discussed. A plan of action for food irradiation in the future is presented.