Sterilization of Indian Honey with Cobalt 60 Gamma Irradiation

Authors : Amit Kumar JAİN, Apoorva HC, Prakash R

Pages : 99-103

Doi:10.35206/jan.804685

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Publication Date : 2020-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Honey is been used since ancient time and its use has reemerged in wound care over past 2-3 decades, It has excellent antimicrobial properties. However fresh raw honey is contaminated with various microbes and it is often advised to sterilize it before use. Gamma irradiation is a preferred mode of sterilization accepted globally. We recommend that 15kGy is an efficient dose that can achieve complete sterility of honey. This article aim to briefly discuss literature review and our experience of gamma irradiation of honey.
Keywords : Honey, Wounds, Sterilization, Gamma Irradiation