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Irradiation of fruits and vegetables: applications and issues.

Author(s) : O'BEIRNE D.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A review and discussion of the following aspects: the process of food irradiation; benefits in fruits and vegetables (sprout inhibition, inhibition of ripening and senescence, and extension of storage life); developments towards legalization of food irradiation; wholesomeness of irradiated foods (effects on nutrients, and consumer attitutes); and detection of irradiated foods.

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  • Original title: Irradiation of fruits and vegetables: applications and issues.
  • Record ID : 1992-2766
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Hortic. N. Z. - vol. 2 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1991

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