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. 2018 Mar 21;7:348. [Version 1] doi: 10.12688/f1000research.14090.1

Table 3. Sterilization Alternatives for Food Products.

Type of
Sterilization		 Advantages Challenges
Gamma rays Penetrate fully to reach surface pathogens and those
found within the food matrix 14 ; insignificant rise in
temperature; high penetrating power; simple process
to control 3
Electron beam
(E-beam)		 Sterilization effectiveness comparable to gamma rays 3 Limited depth; Limited by the penetration
of electrons (which is proportional to the
accelerator) 3
X-ray Comparable penetration to gamma rays 3 Limited use, uncertain cost estimates
(based on 2008 IAEA review) 3