Effects of soft-electrons on the sterility and quality of tea leaves

Authors
Hayashi, T Nakaoka, M Tsuruoka, M Todoriki, S Miike, M
Citation
T. Hayashi et al., Effects of soft-electrons on the sterility and quality of tea leaves, J JPN SOC F, 46(10), 1999, pp. 633-637
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science/Nutrition
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE JAPANESE SOCIETY FOR FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-NIPPON SHOKUHIN KAGAKU KOGAKU KAISHI
ISSN journal
1341027X → ACNP
Volume
46
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
633 - 637
Database
ISI
SICI code
1341-027X(1999)46:10<633:EOSOTS>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Green tea leaves were exposed to electrons at an acceleration voltage of 20 0 kV and a beam current of 8 mu A for various periods and their sterility a nd quality were evaluated. Irradiation of electrons for 15 min or longer re duced the microbial load to undetectable lever. Irradiation of electrons fo r 15 min did not affect the color and aromatic components to an extent to r educe the commercial value. The results indicate that electron irradiation at 200 kV and 8 mu A for 15 min decontaminates tea leaves without significa nt quality deterioration.