Projects

Effect of ionizing radiation on bacteria during processing

This project will test the outcomes of radiation from DEXA on bacteria during meat processing and validate the impact and risk to the food industry. The outcome is predicted to be quality assurance for the use of X-ray in the meat industry.

Project date

15 Apr 2019 - 1 Feb 2022

Principal investigator

Richard Apps

Research organisation

Murdoch University

Project funded by

Organisation

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Research funding body

MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry.

We do this by:

Delivering research and development that contributes to producer profitability, sustainability and global competitiveness
Growing demand for red meat in Australia and overseas

MLA is a public company limited by guarantee....

New South Wales, Australia