Radiation decontamination of herbs and spices

• Autorzy: Chmielewski A. , Migdał W.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

A review regarding application of radiation for decontamination of herbs and spices is presented. General principles of the process and the results of the research on biologically active components are discussed. The report regarding the development in this field in selected countries and regions is included.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

herbs; spices; radiation decontamination; bioactive agents

• Wydawca: Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology
• Czasopismo: Nukleonika
• Rocznik: 2005
• Tom: Vol. 50, nr 4
• Strony: 179--184
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 19 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Chmielewski A.

• Department of Nuclear Methods of Process Engineering, Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, 16 Dorodna Str., 03-195 Warsaw, Poland
• Faculty of Process and Chemical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 1 L. Waryńskiego Str., 00-645 Warsaw, Poland

autor

Migdał W.

• Experimental Plant for Food Irradiation, Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, 1A Fasolowa Str., 02-482 Warsaw, Poland, Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone]

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