Shelf life extension of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) using gamma radiation

R. Dhanya; B. B. Mishra; K. M. Khaleel; Abdul Jaleel Cheruth

doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2009.05.011

Shelf life extension of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) using gamma radiation

R. Dhanya, B. B. Mishra, K. M. Khaleel, Abdul Jaleel Cheruth

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Abstract

Gamma radiation processing was found to extend shelf life of fresh turmeric. A 5 kGy radiation dose and 10 °C storage temperature was found to keep peeled turmeric samples microbe free and acceptable until 60 days of storage. The control sample without radiation treatment spoiled within a week of storage. The changes in color, texture and moisture content of fresh turmeric due to radiation treatment were found to be statistically insignificant.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	791-795
Number of pages	5
Journal	Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Volume	78
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2009.05.011
Publication status	Published - Sept 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Color
Gamma radiation
Microbial decontamination
Texture
Turmeric

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Radiation

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Shelf life extension of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) using gamma radiation

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