Applying Low Energy Electrons to Irradiate Chilled Trout

The irradiation of minced chilled trout using a UELR-1-25-T-001 continuous-action electron accelerator with an energy of 1 MeV has been studied. Here, we present the results of the effect of electrons at doses of 0.24, 0.48, 0.96, 2.8, and 5.6 kGy on the viability of microorganisms in the minced trout. It has been experimentally shown that electron irradiation generated by the accelerator at doses of 0.24 to 5.6 kGy decreases microbial abundance in minced trout, in comparison with untreated samples, 15 days after irradiation, and makes it possible to control the microbial contamination of chilled fish products within 2 weeks after irradiation.