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Physical methods for the identification of irradiated foodstuffs

R. Rahman (School of Applied Science, Food Research Centre, South Bank University, London, UK)
A.K.M.M. Haque (School of Applied Science, Food Research Centre, South Bank University, London, UK)
S. Sumar (School of Applied Science, Food Research Centre, South Bank University, London, UK)

Nutrition & Food Science

ISSN: 0034-6659

Article publication date: 1 April 1995

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Abstract

Reviews the various physical methods available for the detection of irradiated foods in the areas of: measuring changes in physical properties; luminescent detection; and electron spin resonance. Concludes that many of the techniques hold great potential as simple screening methods.

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Rahman, R., Haque, A.K.M.M. and Sumar, S. (1995), "Physical methods for the identification of irradiated foodstuffs", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 95 No. 2, pp. 36-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659510078303

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