A new white paper by Mettler Toledo, the company which produces Safeline X-ray inspection machines, aims to dispel the fears that some food manufacturers have about adopting X-ray inspection as a risk-free method of product inspection.
How Safe is X-ray Inspection of Food? answers common questions about the use of X-ray inspection systems to validate product safety by detecting contaminants, ensure product integrity and other in-line quality checks.
It also addresses impact on flavour, texture and nutritional value; the difference between X-ray inspection and food irradiation; and the difference between X-ray radiation and radioactivity.
