Microbiological Studies For The Detection Of Irradiated Food

Abstract

Nadia Abd Elmonem Abd Elbary. Microbiological studies for the detection of irradiated food. Ph.D. Botany Department, Women's college, Ain shams university. The exposure of food to iomzmg radiation is being progressively used in many countries to inactivate food pathogens, to eradicate pests, and to extend shelf life, thereby contributing to a safer and more plentiful food supply. To ensure free consumer choice, irradiated food will be labeled as such, and to enforce labeling, analytical methods to detect the irradiation treatment in the food product itself are desirable. In particular, there is a need for simple and rapid screening methods for the control of irradiated food. This investigation has been carried out in an effort to design reliable methods for detecting whether or not a food has been irradiated. Attempts have been made to apply microbiological and biological form measurement.