NUKLEONIKA 2005, 50(4):179-184
Andrzej G. Chmielewski1,2, Wojciech Migdał3
1 Department of Nuclear Methods of Process Engineering,
Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, 16 Dorodna Str., 03-195 Warsaw, Poland
2 Faculty of Process and Chemical Engineering,
Warsaw University of Technology, 1 L. Waryńskiego Str., 00-645 Warsaw, Poland
3 Experimental Plant for Food Irradiation,
Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, 1A Fasolowa Str., 02-482 Warsaw, Poland
A review regarding application of radiation for decontamination of herbs and spices is presented.
General principles of the process and the results of the research on biologically active components
are discussed. The report regarding the development in this field in selected countries and regions
is included.