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Food Irradiation
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Food Irradiation focuses on the fundamental aspects and applications of food irradiation. It summarizes efforts to establish the wholesomeness of irradiated foods, and it discusses the nature of ionizing radiation, as well as its interaction with matter, the biological effects it induces in living organisms associated with food such as raw fruits and vegetables, and the application of these effects in treating foods. The book also highlights some aspects of food irradiation that have potential significance in commercial usage, including consumer attitudes, costs, facilities, and safety. Organized into 15 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of ionizing radiation and its biological effects, the basics of radiation chemistry, and radiation chemistry of foods and food components. It then discusses the general effects of ionizing radiation on foods; irradiation of foods, such as meats and poultry, marine and freshwater animal foods, beverages, and dairy products; government regulation of irradiated foods; and consumer acceptance of irradiated foods. This book is a valuable source of information for food technologists, nutritionists, and suppliers of irradiation facilities and equipment.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Food Irradiation
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Ionizing Radiation
- Chapter 2. Radiation Chemistry Basics
- Chapter 3. Radiation Chemistry of Food Components and of Foods
- Chapter 4. Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
- Chapter 5. General Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Foods
- Chapter 6. Meats and Poultry
- Chapter 7. Marine and Freshwater Animal Foods
- Chapter 8. Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts
- Chapter 9. Cereal Grains, Legumes, Baked Goods, and Dry Food Substances
- Chapter 10. Miscellaneous Foods. Useful Food Modifications
- Chapter 11. Combination Processes
- Chapter 12. Packaging
- Chapter 13. Wholesomeness of Irradiated Foods
- Chapter 14. Government Regulation of Irradiated Foods
- Chapter 15. Commercial Aspects
- Appendix A: Literature Sources on Food Irradiation
- Appendix B: Symbols Used in This Book
- Appendix C: Glossary of Terms Used in Food Irradiation
- Index
