The effects of gamma-radiation from cobalt 60 on quality parameters of australian honeys
Author(s)
M. Wootton, M. Hornitzky And L. Beneke
Abstract
Australian honeys from three floral sources were exposed to gamma-radiation doses of 0-25 kilogray. The radiation treatment caused slight reductions in Pfund colour grade and diastase number but 5-hydroxymethylfurfural levels decreased substantially to an extent depending on dose level.