Korean Journal of Poultry Science (한국가금학회지)
- Volume 21 Issue 1
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- Pages.49-56
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- 1994
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- 1225-6625(pISSN)
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- 2287-5387(eISSN)
Irradiation of Poultry Meat and Poultry Products: A Review
방사선(放射線) 조사(照射)와 가금육(家禽肉) : 종설(綜說)
- Kang, Y.S. (Department of Food Science, Kangnung National University) ;
- Park, S.Y. (Department of Food Science, Kangnung National University) ;
- Yi, Y.H. (Dept. of Natural Science, Seoul National Polytechnic Univ.)
- Published : 1994.03.01
Abstract
Food irradiation is beginning to provide a safe, effective, and economical alternative treatment for many food products, especially for the raw food of animal origin. The historical background and wholesomeness of food irradiation were examined. The application and effect of the process were investigated. The cost and benefit of the irradiated poultry meat were evaluated. The effect of irradiation on the poultry meat, poultry products, and microorganisms were reviewed. With the safety of irradiated poultry meat and poultry products established, the future of the process is promissing.