Food Irradiation: Principles and Applications

Preservation of food has been a major anxiety of man over the centuries. Contamination with microorganisms and pests causes considerable losses of foods during storage, transportation and marketing. Food irradiation is a technology that improves the safety and extends the shelf life of foods by reducing or eliminating microorganisms and insects. This book covers science and technology and provides comprehensive coverage of the current use of food irradiation around the world. The basic principles of irradiation and the public health benefits of irradiation are also covered. 

Print ISBN: 9781682506417| $ 155 | 2020 | Hardcover

Contributors: F Y Yeh