COLD STERILIZATION WITH ACCELERATED ELECTRONS KILLS PATHOGENS AND INCREASES THE SHELF LIFE OF THE PRODUCTS TO BE PROCESSED!
IONIZING RADIATION TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY
E-BEAMBOX generates E-beam and X-Ray that penetrate various substances, materials and products. The electron beam technology is used for sterilization purposes of food products.
E-beam (Electron Beam) — High-speed electrons → Precise, powerful processing
• An E-beam is a stream of fast-moving electrons.
• Electrons are very light and charged, so they can be accelerated easily.
• When accelerated, they form a high-energy beam that can treat and modify materials.
X-Ray — High-energy photons → Deep penetration through materials
• X-rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.
• Their photons have enough energy to ionize atoms and break molecular bonds.
• This makes X-rays an effective form of ionizing radiation for product treatment.
Approved by FDA & USDA
The U.S. FDA officially permits the use of ionizing radiation for for minced meat to ensure microbial safety and extend shelf life. FDA regulations authorize doses up to:
– 4.5 kGy — refrigerated minced meat
– 7.0 kGy — frozen minced meat
According to the FDA, irradiation:
– reduces pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli
– prevents spoilage
– extends shelf life
– does not make food radioactive
– does not significantly affect nutritional quality, taste, texture, or appearance
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR Part 179 (Dec. 1, 2005)
Endorsed by FAO, WHO and IAEA
“No loss of this vitamin was observed in ground beef irradiated to a dose of 30 kGy.”. — FAO/IAEA/WHO, 1999
“Food irradiated up to an overall average dose of 10 kGy presents no toxicological hazard; nutritional and microbiological adequacy are maintained.”. — WHO, 1994
“Irradiation can reduce the risk of food poisoning, control food spoilage and extend the shelf-life of foods without detriment to health… This view has been endorsed by… WHO, FAO and Codex Alimentarius.”. — IAEA/FAO, 2016
In 2025, the IAEA continues to endorse food irradiation as a safe and effective technology.
“Irradiated food does not become radioactive. The process is safe and the food remains wholesome and nutritious.”.
Validated by Recent Studies
Backed by 30+ years of research, food irradiation is recognized as safe and effective by leading global authorities, including WHO, IAEA, FAO, FDA, and USDA, as well as by the international scientific community.
Scientific evidence shows:
• The combination of freezing storage (−18°C) and irradiation at 3 kGy can be considered an effective way to remove pathogens from minced meat and improve its microbial quality and safety.
• By applying freezing and irradiation, the minced meat shelf life can be improved by up to 6 months without having an adverse influence on the chemical and sensory characteristics.
• The shelf life of minced meat treated at 4 and 6 kGy at 1–4°C extends for 4, and 6 weeks respectively.
• 7 kGy X-Ray deactivates microorganisms in marinated ground beef without off-odors or negative quality effects.
The science is clear — and the latest studies confirm it: irradiation works, safely and effectively.
Cooperation Options
Beamcomplex offers three cooperation options:
1) Box (E-Beambox) installation fully funded by Beamcomplex
Beamcomplex independently provides the installation of the box with an electron accelerator and assigns its own specialists to perform all commissioning and start-up works.
2) Contract irradiation services
Provision of ionizing radiation treatment services for food products at the multifunctional Radiation Processing Center using the box.
3) Supply and on-site installation of E-Beambox at the partner’s facility
Sale, installation, and commissioning of E-Beambox directly at seafood processing plants, and other industrial facilities.
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Advantages of E-Beambox
Operation of the box requires only a site and access to a power supply; no facility remodeling is required.
The box's conveyor system can be integrated into an existing production line for convenient operation
E-Beambox is a prefabricated container-type system, ready for quick installation and commissioning.
Installation and commissioning of the box eliminates interruptions and delays in the production process
Technical Characteristics of the E-BeamBox
E-BEAMBOX includes:
• Electron accelerator (of various power/energy)
• Special equipment (conveyor systems, radiation monitoring systems, etc.)
• Radiation shield (filled with concrete on-site)
Minimum installation area — 12 x 2.5 m
Models C5.100EXRK12 / C5.50EXRK12
• Designed for processing products in bulk, bags, boxes or on pallets.
• Equipped with two conveyor lines: for boxes/bags and for palletized loads.
E-Beambox Placement Options
In the finished goods workshop – to process packaged products before shipment – a fully integrated system without changing the production cycle
Technical Parameters
- Dose: 3 kGy
- Power: 100 kW
- Throughput: up to 6 t/h (X-ray, product > 50 mm)
Main advantage of E-Beambox: may be installed in existing facilities with limited space.
In the production workshop, after packaging, with direct connection to the existing conveyor line – a fully integrated system without changing the production cycle
Technical Parameters
- Dose: 3 kGy
- Power: 100 kW
- Throughput: up to 120 t/h (E-beam/X-Ray, product < 50 mm)
Main advantage of E-Beambox: may be installed in existing facilities with limited space.
Advantages of Installing E-Beambox Directly On Site
Full quality control – all processing is performed under your own supervision, with no reliance on external service providers
Stronger brand trust – advanced on-site technology clearly demonstrates a high level of safety and reliability to consumers
Maximum flexibility – treatment of any product format: individual packs, boxes, or full pallets
Faster time-to-market – eliminating external logistics significantly speeds up product release
Advantages of Receiving Processing Services at the Center
Logistics convenience – the center may be located near major seafood producers, logistics centers, sea and river ports, and other key facilities
100% safety guarantee – processing using electron accelerators with the energy of up to 10 MeV is a completely safe process that leaves no residual radiation in products
Quality guarantee according to international standards – each batch of processed products receives a certificate that meets international standards
Volume-based pricing – the cost per unit of processing decreases as the volume of products to be processed increases
Two-stage quality control – laboratory testing of products both before processing (to determine the optimal irradiation dose based on the microbial load) and after (to confirm complete destruction of pathogens)
Ways of Product Processing
Advantages of Processing Minced Meat with Ionizing Radiation
Eliminates pathogenic microorganisms, including Salmonella and E. coli.
Can be processed in any sealed packaging, preventing product recontamination
Non-thermal technology: suitable for products from –24°C to +5°C.
Leaves no residual radiation — the product remains completely safe.
Allows processing in any sealed packaging, preventing recontamination.
Environmentally friendly and energy-efficient treatment method.
Extended shelf life and loss-free sale of the finished product!
IRRADIATION OF MINCED MEAT
| Meat products | Treatment mode | Dose | Power | Thickness of treated product | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minced meat | E-beam | 3 kGy | 100 kW | Up to 50 mm | 120 MT per hour |
| Minced meat | X-Ray | 3 kGy | 100 kW | Up to 1200 mm | 6 MT per hour |
- The complexes can be equipped with an accelerator model that corresponds to a required throughput.
Scientific Reports
Radiological safety of food irradiation with high energy X-rays
The radiological safety of red meat irradiated with X-rays – verification by dedicated experiments. 2003
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