GRAIN PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT

It is well known that one of the major challenges for the agriculture sector is to preserve the grain harvest from being destroyed by insects. Apart from pest control measures in fields, it is crucial to adopt strong measures of pest control in grain storage facilities. In the process of crop harvesting, insects get into the elevators along with grains, grass and topsoil, and its population destroys 5-10% of crops worldwide, and even up to 50% in countries with hot climates. Improper storage of grains can cause their contamination with pathogens and mycotoxins.

Irradiation is a high potential treatment method for insect elimination and mycotoxin reduction in grains, such as sorghum, wheat, rice, legumes, corn, soy, lentils, rye, as well as animal feed.

FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY

Irradiating food has the same benefits as when it is heated, refrigerated, frozen or treated with chemicals, but without changing the temperature or leaving residues. The technique controls spoilage and food-borne pathogenic micro-organisms or insect pests without significantly affecting taste or smell.

Source: IAEA

IONIZING RADIATION TECHNOLOGY FOR GRAINS

Radiation by electron accelerators uses high energy of electrons and X-rays to eliminate pathogens, bacteria, insect pests.

Working principle of electron accelerator:
Electron accelerator generates and accelerates electrons, which penetrate the product and induce breaks in the DNA of pathogens.

Grain irradiation ensures full elimination of pests and can successfully replace fumigation. This type of treatment is effective even when grains are highly contaminated with insects, fungi, bacteria, viruses, moulds that appear due to unfavourable climatic conditions.

Irradiation by electron accelerators uses high energy of electrons and X-rays to eliminate pathogens, bacteria, insect pests
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Benefits of Grain Irradiation

  • Irradiation of grain positively affects the quality of products and ensures its safety.
  • Electron beam treatment of grain eliminates insects and their larvae, pathogens, as well as reduces the content of mycotoxins.
  • Cellular and molecular structure of grain is not affected by ionizing radiation. All nutrients and vitamins are retained for the entire product shelf life.
  • Irradiation doesn't cause free radicals occurrence in grain molecules.
  • No residual radiation in treated products. Numerous studies prove the safety of irradiated foods consumption.
Beamcomplex has developed a unique compact module, a ready to install system for grains irradiation treatment to ensure safe storage and extend shelf life.
COMPLEX FOR GRAIN PROCESSING

Beamcomplex has developed a unique compact module, a ready to install system for grains radiation treatment to ensure safe storage and extend shelf life.

Ready to be installed at grain elevators or directly at ports for processing all types of grain crops (wheat, soy, corn, rice, legumes, etc) with ionizing radiation. Installation and commissioning do not require a production shutdown.

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