IAEA-TECDOC Ser.

This publication includes the results of a Coordinated Research Project covering data on the effects of ionizing radiation as a preservation method in more than 40 different types of produce.s and against more than 12 pathogenic bacteria. Irradiation proved to be an excellent process to improve the hygienic conditions and safety of fresh, pre-cut fruits and vegetables and other minimally processed food of plant origin. The doses applied for these purposes also extended the shelf-life of most of the produce studied.