Description
Irradiation of food for enhanced preservation and extended shelf life
Technical
Radappertization is a form of food irradiation which applies a dose of ionizing radiation sufficient to reduce the number and activity of viable microorganisms to such an extent that very few, if any, are detectable in the treated food by any recognized method.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
nuttygrassyearthysulfurouscaramelized
Wine Analogy
Similar to the effect of micro-oxygenation in winemaking
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to the Maillard reaction in coffee roasting
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the fixative effect of benzoin in perfumery
Culinary Applications
Radappertized mango chutneyIndiaPreserves without altering texture
Irradiated kimchiKoreaExtends fermentation window
Treated cevichePeruPathogen reduction in raw fish
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosher