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Gamma irradiation versus microbial contamination of Thai medicinal herbs
- Source :
- Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), Vol 29, Iss Suppl.1, Pp 157-166 (2007)
- Publication Year :
- 2007
- Publisher :
- Prince of Songkla University, 2007.
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Abstract
- Seventeen species of herbs established in Thai traditional remedies were microbially decontaminated by gamma-irradiation doses of 7.7 and 8.8 kGy. The herb samples were randomly collected four times from producers in Chiangmai during a 1-year period. These were tested, qualitatively and quantitatively, for total aerobic bacteria, Staphylococcus spp., Salmonella spp., coliform bacteria, and fungi before and after gamma treatment. No microorganisms were found after gamma treatment; and the color, aroma, and texture of the herbs remained normal. The applied dose of gamma irradiation was within the regulatory limits in Thailand (
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01253395
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- Suppl.1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.13f07d1c984a41e4909f06c88a87adb2
- Document Type :
- article