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[en] Published in summary form only

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[en] A low cost (30-50% that of equivalent commercial facilities), versatile, small industrial food irradiator has been conceptually developed to allow economically feasible introduction of food irradiation technology in non-industrialized countries. Its technical and economic characteristics are presented in tabular form. (author). 7 tabs

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[en] Israel produces limited quantities of cereals and pulses, but imports important quantities for local consumption. Because of the warm and humid climate, these grains and pulses can be infested rapidly and serious losses are encountered at the wholesale, retail and consumer levels. A programme was established to facilitate the introduction and use of irradiation technology to reduce these losses. It was aimed at establishing the necessary technological, economic and consumer acceptance parameters. To accomplish these goals, the Ministry of Health was asked to grant clearances for radiation disinfestation of all cereals, pulses, coffee beans (and their products), cocoa beans (and their products), edible seeds and nuts at an average overall dose of 1 kGy. An economic feasibility study was performed and led to the conclusion that radiation disinfestation of agricultural products is economically feasible in Israel, but it will be necessary to obtain a demonstration irradiator capable of treating the quantities needed to implement irradiation technology. The initial technology implementation costs would be about US $30 per tonne, while later costs in a commercial facility will only be about US $8 per tonne. The costs of a ⁶⁰Co facility and an electron irradiation facility are analysed. The results of organoleptic tests of irradiated wheat, popcorn, red bean and chickpea are given and discussed. (author). 14 refs, 2 tabs

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