Benefits of Using Atta Made From Radiated Wheat

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Benefits of using Atta made from Radiated Wheat

Benefits of using Radiated Wheat for Atta

Benefits of Radiated Wheat Harmful Effects of Non Radiated Wheat


• Gamma Radiation is very • Studies show, an increase in fat
effective in reducing microbial acidity, from 22% to 55% in
contamination. wheat stored in Polyethylene
• Protects against insect pouches in ambient
infestation, and pulverises temperature.
insects eggs. Significantly • Loses nutritional values, if
increasing life. infested, and leads to fungal
infection.
Benefits of using Radiated Wheat for Atta

Benefits of Radiated Wheat Harmful Effects of Non Radiated Wheat


• Reduces growth and • Various types of insects and
concentration of microfungi. microorganisms spoil wheat
Thereby effectively increasing grains, after harvesting, causing
the shelf life of the grains. problems during storage,
resulting in lower yields and
reduced shelf life.
Some Benefits of Wheat irradiation
• Prevention of Food Borne Illness: Eliminates Salmonella and
Escherichia coli (E. coli).
• Preservation : destroys or inactivates organisms that cause spoilage
and decomposition and extend the shelf life
• Control of Insects
• Delay of Sprouting and Ripening

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