Description
Symbol for irradiated food items
Technical
The Radura symbol serves as an international indicator that a food item has undergone irradiation. Typically depicted in green, it features a plant design within a circular outline, with the circle's top section represented by dashes. The specific design elements, including colors, can differ across various countries.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
earthymustymineralfreshclean
Wine Analogy
Similar to the crisp, clean finish of a stainless-steel-aged Chardonnay
Coffee Analogy
Like the absence of roastiness in a lightly processed Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to the sterile cleanness of iso-E super in modern perfumery
Culinary Applications
Spice preservationIndiaEliminates microbial contamination without heat degradation
Medical dietsInternational hospitalsEnsures sterility for immunocompromised patients
Space foodNASA programsExtends shelf life while maintaining nutritional value
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosher