This reference guide is most valuable to the food industry, research institutions, academia, trade and consumer organisations. No library will be complete without it. This reference guide provides comprehensive information on all aspects of food irradiation in an easily accessible format. The dictionary style of the book (with extensive cross-referencing) provides clear and concise coverage of food irradiation.Contents include: Introduction (trends in food spoilage and safety, food preservation technologies, the use of ionising radiation); Food irradiation topics (from additives to yoghurt); List of entries by category (including listing by food groups and components, control of microbiological hazards and irradiation methods).