FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (8): 259-262.

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Review on Ionizing Radiation Effects on Edible and Processing Quality of Foods

 YANG  Zong-Qu, ZHU  Jun, CHEN  Hai-Jun, LI  Ai-Mei, SONG  Wei-Dong, WANG  Yun   

  1. Isotope Institute,Henan Academy of Sciences,Zhengzhou 450052,China
  • Online:2006-08-15 Published:2011-10-14

Abstract: Treating foods with ionizing radiation can reduce losses during storage,prolong storage time and enhance hygiene quality of food.Moreover,proper irradiation technology can improve edible and processing qualities of cereals,soybeans,meats,liquors,wines,fruits and vegetables.It pointed out that some researches should be paid great attention:the mechanism and effects of ionizing radiation on edible and processing qualities of foods,resolving chemical residues by radiation and irradiation technology to improve the qualities of various kinds of foods,to improve food quality with the combination of radiation and other processing food technology.With the deepening of research,application range of radiation technology would be broadened.Radiation technology will be applied to food industry rapidly so as to play an important role in improving qualities of foods.

Key words: ionizing radiation, food, quality