The effect of CO60 on the physical and physicochemical properties of rice Efeito da irradiação gama (Co60) nas propriedades físicas e físico-químicas do arroz

Owing to its chemical composition and production chain, rice is susceptible to contamination by fungi. Among other techniques, the application of gamma radiation has been suggested as a method to ensure food safety. However, such radiation can alter the chemical composition of the food. Thus, the ob...

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Published in:	Ciência e Agrotecnologia
Main Authors:	Ívina Catarina de Oliveira Guimarães, Joelma Pereira, Vanda Maria de Oliveira Cornélio, Luís Roberto Batista, Eric Batista Ferreira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade Federal de Lavras 2012-04-01
Subjects:	Irradiação de alimentos propriedades dos alimentos segurança alimentar Food irradiation food properties food safety
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-70542012000200010