In recent years,electron beam irradiation technology has become a hot topic in food science. The application in meat is also be paid more and more attention. The present work is focused on the preliminary introduction of the electron beam irradiation technology,the change of the meat quality such as shelf life,flavor,color and water holding capacity after irradiation. The progress of electron beam irradiation on the inactivation of microorganisms in meat products was also summarized. This technology is feasible to be widely used in meat industry.
