Browsing by Author "Stratakos, A. C."
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Application of Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Active/Smart Technologies to Red Meat and Poultry: A Review
(2012)This paper reviews the current advances in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) of red meat and poultry products. This type of packaging results in shelf-life prolongation by inhibiting microbial growth and promoting oxidative ... -
Applications of Irradiation on Meat and Meat Products
(2010)Food irradiation is considered an important tool not only for ensuring safety but also for extending the shelf life of fresh meat. Food irradiation has been shown to eliminate pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, providing ... -
Effect of Irradiation on Fish and Seafood
(2010)The consumption of diets rich in fish by various populations and by groups participating in clinical trials has been associated with a wide range of positive health effects. However, the major problem with respect to ... -
Irradiation Applications in Vegetables and Fruits: A Review
(2009)There is an increasing trend both in advanced countries and many developing countries to centrally process fresh fruits and vegetables, properly packaged, for distribution and marketing. Irradiation technology proved to ... -
Irradiation of Cereals
(2010)Cereal grains have attracted widespread attention as a means of achieving better nutrition and health protection. Cereal meals are recommended as a good source of fiber, and production and consumption of various meals based ... -
Irradiation of Fruits and Vegetables
(2010)Several studies have shown an association between a high consumption of vegetables and fruits and low incidences of certain chronic diseases. With the increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as market ... -
Irradiation of Insects: Disinfestation
(2010)The purpose of a quarantine disinfestation treatment is to prevent the establishment of a pest associated with a commodity to be imported into a country or region where it does not already occur, or where its presence is ... -
Irradiation of Poultry and Eggs
(2010)Ionizing radiation is a safe and effective technology that can be used to inactivate foodborne pathogens associated with poultry such as S. typhimurium, C. jejuni, and L. monocytogenes and minimize the occurrence of foodborne ... -
Potential Uses of Irradiation
(2010)Food irradiation has been recognized as a reliable and safe method for the preservation of food and for improving the hygienic quality and nutritional value of food. In addition to the control of microorganisms of numerous ...