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Nachay, Karen
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FOOD biotechnology , *PATHOGENIC microorganisms , *EFFECT of radiation on plants , *CALABRESE (Vegetable) , *MEMBRANE separation , *SPECTRUM analysis , *MELAMINE - Abstract
The article offers news briefs related to food technology. A study suggests the use of low-dose irradiation and related treatments to kill pathogens in broccoli sprouts without having its beneficial nutrients reduced. Agricultural Research Service's scientists have developed crossflow microfiltration membrane separation which is said to eliminate pathogens more efficiently than pasteurization. Cancer-causing melamine can be detected in baby formulas using infrared lasers and light spectroscopy.
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- 2009