Session 5: Room N427-cd (McCormick Place - Chicago)

Sunday AM

E-Beam technology: Where are we in terms of the science?

Sponsor:Food Microbiology Division
Moderator(s):S. D. Pillai, Texas A&M Univ.
A. F. Mendonca, Iowa State Univ.
Time: 9:00 AM
9:00 AM Introductory Remarks
9:05 AM5-1The underlying principles of E-beam technology
L. A. BRABY
9:35 AM5-2Dosimetry as it relates to E-beam irradiation
K. E. NANKE
10:05 AM5-3Selection of suitable packaging materials for E-beam use
G. D. SADLER
10:35 AM5-4Inactivation of foodborne bacteria by E-beam technology
A. F. MENDONCA
11:05 AM5-5Inactivation of viruses and protozoa by E-beam technology
S. D. PILLAI
11:35 AM5-6Video tour of the Texas A&M University E-beam Food Research Facility
S. D. PILLAI
11:50 AMPanel discussion

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