What You Need to Know
Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB) is a government research institute that studies methods for food preservation through irradiation. The institute is part of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.
Steps
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Irradiated dried fish (Bangladesh): Extends shelf life while maintaining nutritional value
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Spice preservation (India): Reduces microbial load without heat degradation
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Tropical fruit quarantine treatment (International trade): Eliminates pests without chemical residues