PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF CEREALS AND PULSES USING IONIZING RADIATION

Untreated cereals and pulses may be contaminated with various mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi, e.g. Aspergillus, Fusarium, etc. Consuming unprocessed cereals and pulses may lead to severe complications and infections.


Demand for cereals and pulses is rising globally, therefore operative preservative techniques are needed. Food irradiation is a successful technique not only in ensuring the microbial safety but also in increasing the shelf life of foodstuffs without compromising their quality.

BEAMCOMPLEX EQUIPMENT FOR CEREALS AND PULSES IRRADIATION
Beamcomplex manufactures complexes with electron accelerators and other special equipment for phytosanitary treatment of cereals and pulses with ionizing radiation (E-beam and X-Ray).
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IONIZING RADIATION TECHNOLOGY FOR CEREALS AND PULSES TREATMENT

Ionizing radiation (E-beam and X-Ray) generated by electron accelerators is used for phytosanitary treatment of food products.
E-beam/X-Ray penetrate products and effectively eliminate or reduce the number of pathogens and parasites to required limits by inducing breaks in their DNA.
Irradiation by electron accelerators uses high energy of electrons and X-rays to eliminate pathogens, bacteria, insect pests

BENEFITS OF HAVING STERILIZATION COMPLEX IN COUNTRY

Creation of funds with extended shelf life food products.
Reduction of product loss and disposal costs due to extended shelf life of food products.
Achieving Zero Hunger goal.
Supporting the Food Security Programmes in terms of the extension of food shelf life. This enables food stocks to be replenished after longer periods of time, which enables containment of state budget expenses on buying food products.
Low risk of hunger during emergency situations (pandemic, wars, natural disasters, etc.).
Phytosanitary treatment of large volumes of agricultural products during the harvest period within a short period of time due to high productivity.
Reduction in the level of intestinal diseases in the population of the country.

BENEFITS OF IONIZING RADIATION TECHNOLOGY

Compared to Co-60 sources:
No radioactive isotopes thus no need to replace and dispose them every 5 years.
Electron accelerator can be turned on and off as needed, providing greater operational flexibility. In contrast, Co-60 sources continuously emit radiation.
Faster processing times, which leads to higher throughput and increased efficiency in handling large volumes of products.
Compared to gas fumigants and other chemicals:
Enables to treat products in sealed packaging.
Enables to treat products that cannot be treated with gas fumigants.
Eco-friendly technology.
Compared to other types of equipment:
Opportunity of selecting E-beam or X-Ray modes provides greater versatility in the processing of any foods.

BENEFITS OF CEREALS AND PULSES IRRADIATION

Guaranteed destruction of all insect pests, their larvae, pathogens, etc.
Processed cereals and pulses can be stored for up to 5 years in insect-proof packaging, up to 7 years in oxygen- and water-proof packaging, 10+ years in oxygen- and water-proof bags vacuumized with inert gas.
The processing does not alter the organoleptic properties of the processed product, nor does it affect its taste. All nutrients and vitamins are retained for the entire shelf life.
No residual radiation and free radicals in the treated product.

OPTIONS OF CEREAL AND PULSE TREATMENT WITH IONIZING RADIATION

In Bulk
After treatment, products irradiated in bulk in one layer may be transferred to a silo or packed in bags
In 50 KG Bags
In Boxes
On Pallets

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

IAEA Publication
IAEA. Radiation processing for safe, shelf-stable and ready-to-eat food. 2003
Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Cereals and Pulses
Irradiation ensuring food safety to healthy and compromised consumers, satisfying quarantine requirements and controlling severe losses during transportation and commercialization. 2016
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology
Increasing γ-Aminobutyric Acid in Mixed Germinated Brown Rice Via Electron Beam Irradiation. 2024