Effect of gamma-irradiation on microbial decontamination and organoleptic quality of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.)
The influence of ionizing radiation treatment with different doses (5 kGy, 10 kGy and 30 kGy) of γ-rays on the microbial decontamination of powdered black pepper was investigated. It was found out that a dose of 5 kGy is sufficient to achieve a total viable count of microbial contamination. Subseque...
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Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2004-12-01
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Series: | Czech Journal of Food Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjf-200410-0078_effect-of-gamma-irradiation-on-microbial-decontamination-and-organoleptic-quality-of-black-pepper-piper-nigrum.php |