PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF CEREALS & PULSES

It is well known that one of the major challenges for the agriculture sector is to preserve the harvest of cereals and pulses from being destroyed by insects. Apart from pest control measures in fields, it is crucial to adopt strong measures of pest control in cereal and pulse storage facilities. In the process of crop harvesting, insects get into the silos along with cereals and pulses, grass and topsoil, and its population destroys 5-10% of crops worldwide, and even up to 50% in countries with hot climates. Improper storage of cereals and pulses can cause their contamination with pathogens and mycotoxins.

Irradiation is a high potential treatment method for insect elimination and mycotoxin reduction in cereals and pulses, such as sorghum, wheat, rice, legumes, corn, soy, lentils, rye, as well as animal feed.

FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY

Irradiating food has the same benefits as when it is heated, refrigerated, frozen or treated with chemicals, but without changing the temperature or leaving residues. The technique controls spoilage and food-borne pathogenic micro-organisms or insect pests without significantly affecting taste or smell.

Source: IAEA

IONIZING RADIATION TECHNOLOGY FOR CEREALS AND PULSES

Radiation by electron accelerators uses high energy of electrons and X-rays to eliminate pathogens, bacteria, insect pests.

Working principle of electron accelerator:
Electron accelerator generates and accelerates electrons, which penetrate the product and induce breaks in the DNA of pathogens.

Cereal and pulse irradiation ensures full elimination of pests and can successfully replace fumigation. This type of treatment is effective even when cereals and pulses are highly contaminated with insects, fungi, bacteria, viruses, moulds that appear due to unfavourable climatic conditions.

Irradiation by electron accelerators uses high energy of electrons and X-rays to eliminate pathogens, bacteria, insect pests
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Benefits of Cereal and Pulse Irradiation

  • Irradiation of cereals and pulses positively affects the quality of products and ensures its safety.
  • Electron beam treatment of cereals and pulses eliminates insects and their larvae, pathogens, as well as reduces the content of mycotoxins.
  • Cellular and molecular structure of cereals and pulses is not affected by ionizing radiation. All nutrients and vitamins are retained for the entire product shelf life.
  • Irradiation doesn't cause free radicals occurrence in cereal and pulse molecules.
  • No residual radiation in treated products. Numerous studies prove the safety of irradiated foods consumption.
Beamcomplex has developed a unique compact module, a ready to install system for grains irradiation treatment to ensure safe storage and extend shelf life.
COMPLEX FOR CEREALS AND PULSES PROCESSING

Beamcomplex has developed a unique compact module, a ready to install system for cereal and pulse radiation treatment to ensure safe storage and extend shelf life.

Ready to be installed at cereal and pulse silos or directly at ports for processing all types of crops (wheat, soy, corn, rice, legumes, etc) with ionizing radiation. Installation and commissioning do not require a production shutdown.

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