Effects of Irradiation

Desirable effects and dose of irradiation on fresh produce

    Commodities

    Dosage (kGy)

    Effect

    Apple

    1.5

    Control scald and brown core

    Apricot and peach

    2.0

    Inhibit brown rot

    Asparagus

    0.05 - 0.1

    Inhibit growth

    Avocado, banana, mango and papaya

    0.025 - 0.75

    Delay ripening

    Avocado, banana, mango and papaya

    1-3

    Inhibit mould

    Mushroom

    2.0

    Inhibit stem growth and cap opening

    Papaya

    0.25

    Disinfect fruit fly

    Potato, onion, yams

    0.05 - 0.3

    Controlling sprouting

    Strawberries, mushrooms, onion etc.

    2 - 3

    Reducing the decays

    Shredded carrots

    2.0

    Inhibited the growth of aerobic and lactic acid bacteria

    Grapes

    0.25-0.50

    Inhibit grey mould

    Tomato

    3.0

    Inhibit Alternaria rot

    Mango, dried fruits and raisins

    0.25 - 0.75

    Insect disinfestation

    Garlic, Ginger

    0.03 - 0.15

    Sprout inhibition


    Irradiation
Fig. Logo used to show a food has been treated with ionizing radiation

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