Effects of gamma irradiation on microbial of white sandwich bread

Hamza, Muhammad Hanif and Sayed, Inayatullah Shah and Abu Bakar, Ibrahim (2016) Effects of gamma irradiation on microbial of white sandwich bread. International Journal of Life Sciences Research, 4 (2). pp. 275-280. ISSN 2348-3148 (O), 2348-313X (P) E-ISSN 2348-3148

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Abstract

Daily consumption of bread as staple food is enormous. However, the spoilage of the bread is a common problem and mainly caused by microbial. This study investigates the effects of gamma irradiation on microbial of white sandwich bread. Three different brands were irradiated using gamma radiation doses of 0.0, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 kGy. Results show that 0.2 to 0.5 kGy gamma radiation exposure to the bread has the potential of eliminating or at least minimizing the ecology of spoilage-causing microorganisms in the bread. It is concluded that gamma irradiation could serve as an effective method in extending the shelf life of white sandwich bread.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6128/51319
Uncontrolled Keywords:	White sandwich bread, Gamma irradiation, microbial, shelf life, food spoilage.
Subjects:	Q Science > QC Physics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy
Depositing User:	Dr Inayatullah Shah Sayed
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2016 11:49
Last Modified:	28 Jul 2016 11:49
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/51319

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