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Microbial decontamination of honey of Indian origin using gamma radiation and its biochemical and organoleptic properties.

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Abstract
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Gamma radiation is known to inactivate microorganisms in various foods and thus ensures their microbial safety. In the present study, process parameters were standardized for achieving microbial decontamination of honey of Indian origin. Study was also carried out to examine the effect of gamma radiation treatment on the biochemical, antioxidant, antibacterial, and organoleptic attributes of the honey. A 15 kGy dose of gamma radiation was found to be sufficient for complete microbial decontamination of honey including spores, thus improving its microbial safety without affecting the quality attributes.

Year of Publication
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1969
Journal
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Journal of food science
Volume
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75
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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M19-27
Date Published
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1969
ISSN Number
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0022-1147
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01405.x
DOI
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10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01405.x
Short Title
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J Food Sci
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