Radiation processing of foods and drugs
1967
Heid, J.L. | Joslyn, Maynard A. | Goldblith, Samuel A.
Technical details concerning techniques, materials, and equipment for the application of ionizing radiation to the destruction of microorganisms in food and drug processing operations are reviewed, summarized, and discussed. Topics include the types of radiation used (beta particles, cathode-, gamma-, and x-rays, and neutrons); calculating the power equivalents of accelerators and isotopes; radiation sources; radiation efficiency in a given process for cathode and gamma rays; isotopic and machine source types; comparison of radiation sources; dosimetry measurements; the effects of dose rate and radiation type; chemical, physical, biological, and enzymatic effects of ionizing radiation; and the prevention of undesirable side-reactions. The wholesomeness aspects of food preservation by ionizing radiation are discussed with respect to nutrient aspects, toxicity, carcinogenicity, and induced radioactivity. A brief discussion of radiological safety is included. (wz)
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