The effect of gamma irradiation on the stability of vitamin D in select finfish species.

ABSTRACT: Finfish are an excellent source of dietary vitamin D and additional nutrients. Accordingly, their global consumption has increased. To meet this demand, finfish are now imported across large geographic distances. This poses several challenges, including the potential contamination of finfish with pathogenic bacteria, which can cause food-borne illnesses. Gamma irradiation is a potential solution with a history of reducing bacterial density in foods without compromising nutrients or taste. While some previous work has suggested that vitamin D is stable during irradiation, others have suggested that irradiation may reduce vitamin D. Importantly, these studies have not been completed in finfish tissue of commercialized species, which may offer cross-protection against any reduction in vitamin

SUBMITTER: Brown JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12469152 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature