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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Effects Of X-Ray Irradiation On The Preservation Of Fresh Orange Fruits |
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| Authors | : | Aniekan A. Jacob || Dianabasi N. Akpan || Ime. E. Okon || Edidiong Ebong || Ekemini J. Ukpong || Bassey E. Bassey || Anietie E. Samuel |
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: | 10.9790/2380-1904010106  |
ABSTRACT: Food irradiation is a preservation technique that uses ionizing radiation like X-rays, gamma-rays, and electron beams for improving the safety and prolonging the shelf life of food and agricultural produce. Orange (Citrus sinensis) is a one of the outstanding dietary fruits of the world. Its quality and nutritional attributes, the scale of production and ability to grow in the tropical and subtropical regions makes orange fruits a popular fruit item. Population growth in recent years has increased global fruit consumption including oranges. This has increased the demand for quality fruits in large quantity. Most of the oranges in Nigeria are not necessarily grown where they are consumed.........
Keywords: X-irradiation, preservation, orange fruits, shelf life.
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