What You Need to Know
The International Facility for Food Irradiation Technology (IFFIT) was a research and training centre at the Institute of Atomic Research in Agriculture in Wageningen, Netherlands, sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Steps
- 1.
Spice preservation (India): Maintains volatile oils and prevents microbial growth
- 2.
Tropical fruit export (Thailand): Extends shelf life without chemical treatments
- 3.
Emergency ration stabilization (Global humanitarian programs): Ensures long-term food safety in disaster relief
The Science
Primary Reaction
Radiolytic degradation of ascorbic acid