Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
INDIA
Delayed ripening
of fruits
0.25 - 1 KGy
1.5 3 KGy
3 7 KGy
10 KGy
20 - 70 KGy
20 - 70 KGy
Technology/assistance available
PLANTS
A prototype commercial demonstration irradiator with an initial throughput
of 20 tons per day for treatment of spices is at Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
Another prototype demonstration irradiator for onions and potatoes is
located in Nasik.
Facilities licensed for irradiating food items Food Package Irradiator in Food Technology Division, BARC.
Defense Laboratory, Jodhpur.
These authorized facilities are now available for irradiation of limited food
items for market tests and survey of consumer response.
PURPOSE
Sprout inhibition
Disinfestation
(Quartine)
MINIMUM
DOSE (KGy)
MAXIMUM
DOSE (KGy)
0.03
0.06
0.03
0.03
0.09
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.25
0.75
0.25
0.25
1.0
1.0
0.25
0.75
2.5
4.0
6.0
14.0
Disinfestation
Shelf life
enhancement &
pathogen control
Microbial
decontamination
PURPOSE
MINIMUM
DOSE (KGy)
MAXIMUM
DOSE (KGy)
Disinfestation
0.25
1.0
Shelf life
enhancement
1.0
3.0
pathogen control
4.0
6.0
CONCLUSION