Development in Food industry
The earliest patent for X-ray application in food storage was awarded in:
The earliest patent for X-ray application in food storage was awarded in:
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Correct Answer
✅ B. France, 1930
Explanation
Artificially produced radiation like X-ray and radioactivity of natural materials were discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895 and Henri Becquerel in 1896. it was the only milestone in 20th century that these were considered as useful tools in food processing .The earliest patent on the application of X ray to prolong the storage life of foods was awarded in France in 1930.
Key Concept
The first patent for using X-rays in food preservation was granted in France, 1930 marking an important step toward the development of modern food irradiation technology, which helps control microorganisms and extend food shelf life.
References
- Awan, J. A., & Awan, K. A. (2023). Food science and technology. Unitech Communications.
- Diehl, J. F. (1995). Safety of irradiated foods (2nd ed.). Marcel Dekker.
- Rahman, M. S. (Ed.). (2020). Handbook of food preservation (3rd ed.). CRC Press.
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