PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF SHRIMPs AND PRAWNs

Shrimps and prawns are often contaminated with pathogens such as Salmonella, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Shigella, etc. Consuming unprocessed shrimps/prawns may expose individuals to foodborne illnesses. Moreover, unprocessed seafood can lead to severe infections and complications due to the potential presence of harmful bacteria (e.g. Pseudomonas).


Demand for fishery products is rising globally, therefore effective 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 SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS IRRADIATION
Beamcomplex manufactures complexes with electron accelerators and other special equipment for phytosanitary treatment of shrimps and prawns with ionizing radiation (E-beam and X-Ray).
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Irradiation by electron accelerators uses high energy of electrons and X-rays to eliminate pathogens, bacteria, helminths.
IONIZING RADIATION TECHNOLOGY FOR SHRIMPS/PRAWNS TREATMENT

Electron accelerator generates E-beam and X-Ray to penetrate products and induce breaks in the DNA of pathogens, bacteria and parsasites.
Ionizing radiation technology is a non-thermal treatment. Thus the temperature of shrimps/prawns to be irradiated can vary from -32°C to 4°C.

BENEFITS OF SHRIMP/PRAWN IRRADIATION USING COMPLEXES WITH ELECTRON ACCELERATORS

Reduction of pathogens, bacteria and parsasites (e.g. Helminths).
Extended shelf life of treated products.
High processing speed.
Reduction of antibiotics and hormones content in shrimps cultivated in artificial ponds.
The cellular and molecular structure of shrimps and prawns is not affected. Nutritional elements (vitamins, proteins, fats, amino acids) are retained for the entire shelf life.
The technology enables to sterilize products in hermetically sealed packaging, eliminates the risk of recontamination and ensures quality of shrimps/prawns for their entire shelf life.
The treatment process is eco-friendly, as only grid electricity is used without any chemicals and radioactive isotopes such as Cobalt-60.
No residual radiation and free radicals in the treated product.