Food irradiation is it a suitable technology for developing countries


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Diehl J. F., . (1982) Food irradiation is it a suitable technology for developing countries. [Proceedings Paper]

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Food irradiation has been advocated by some authors as a cure-all for food spoilage problems in developing countries while others have either denied its usefulness or have even warned against consumption of possibly harmful irradiated foods. The present contribution examines these conflicting claims in the light of recent research results and Codex Alimentarius decisions.


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Abstract

Food irradiation has been advocated by some authors as a cure-all for food spoilage problems in developing countries while others have either denied its usefulness or have even warned against consumption of possibly harmful irradiated foods. The present contribution examines these conflicting claims in the light of recent research results and Codex Alimentarius decisions.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP 368 I5 1980 Call Number
AGROVOC Term: food irradiation
AGROVOC Term: Food industry
AGROVOC Term: Food technology
AGROVOC Term: Food spoilage
AGROVOC Term: Developing countries
AGROVOC Term: Codex Alimentarius
AGROVOC Term: Isotopes
AGROVOC Term: Gamma radiation
AGROVOC Term: Potatoes
AGROVOC Term: Ionizing radiation
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11846

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