Study on radiation preservation of frozen egg liquid

In this paper the preservation process of gamma-irradiated frozen egg liqui d has been studied. It shows that the proper absorbed dose is 2 kGy and the re is no significant difference in nutrient components, vitamins content be tween the irradiated frozen egg liquid and the control. A study of a diet i ncluding gamma-irradiated frozen egg liquid was carried out with 58 volunte ers who, during a 70-day test, indicated that the frozen egg liquid exposed to radiation is hygienic and safe. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All righ ts reserved.