Food irradiation technologies : concepts, applications and outcomes

• Other Authors: Ferreira, Isabel C. F. R., 1979- (Editor), Antonio, Amilcar L. (Editor), Cabo Verde, Sandra (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2018]
• Series: Food chemistry, function and analysis ; 4.
• Subjects: Radiation preservation of food.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781788010252; 1788010256; 9781788013925; 1788013921; 9781523121465; 1523121467; 9781782627081; 1782627081
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (434 pages)

Table of Contents:

• Introduction; International Standards and Regulation on Food Irradiation; Gamma Irradiation Plants; Electron Beam and X-ray Equipment for Food Irradiation Applications; Dosimeters for Gamma, E-beam, and X-ray Food Irradiation; Food Phantoms and Absorbed Dose Simulation; Software for Food Irradiation Simulation and Equipment Validation; Packaging for Food Irradiation; Food Irradiation for Phytosanitary and Quarantine Treatment; Food Irradiation as Sanitary Treatment; Food Irradiation Chemistry; Methods Combined with Irradiation for Food Preservation; Physical Detection Methods; Chemical Methods; Biological Techniques; Toxicological Aspects of Irradiated Foods; Successful Marketing of Irradiated Foods; Technical and Economic Considerations in Food Irradiation; Qualification and Certification of Ionizing Radiation Facilities; Global Status and Commercial Applications of Food Irradiation.