0
Gamma rays kill living things fairly effectively. This includes bacteria that may be in food. They are more effective, relative to changes in the food, than heat. Therefore, food irradiated with gamma rays can keep longer, have better nutrition, taste better, and have a fresher texture than food that has been preserved by heat, such as canned goods.
We have been using gamma rays for only a relatively short time for this purpose, even compared to canning. So it is possible that there will be some surprised yet to come about gamma rays and food safety. Nevertheless, gamma irradiation may be safer than heat for canning because it is better capable of killing bacteria that can withstand high heat, such as the bacteria that cause botulism.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoThey kill any organisms in the food, bacteria or bugs.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called?
The answer is gamma rays.
What are the electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequency called?
Gamma Rays
Why are microwave ovens safe to use than gamma rays?
Because microwaves make the molecules in the food vibrate and heat up. Gamma rays can cause cancer.
What is x-ray and gamma rays?
Cathode rays generate x-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power.
Do gamma rays really work?
YES,gamma rays will kill you.
What kills harmful bacteria in food gamma rays or x-rays?
Gamma ray
When food is irradiated with gamma rays from a cobalt-60 source does the food become radioactive?
No. Gamma rays will not make materials radioactive.
What is gamme rays used for?
Medicine Gamma rays are used in medicine to kill and treat certain types of cancers and tumors. Gamma rays passing through tissue of the body produce ionization in tissue. Gamma rays can harm the cells in our body. The rays can also detect brain and cardiovascular abnormalities. Industry Gamma rays can be used to examine metallic castings or welds in oil pipelines for weak points. The rays pass through the metal and darken a photographic film at places opposite the weak points. In industry, gamma rays are used for detecting internal defects in metal castings and in welded structures. Gamma rays are used to kill pesticides and bugs in food. Gamma rays are also used in nuclear reactors and atomic bombs. Consumer goods Gamma rays are often used in the food industry. The radioisotopes preserve foods. Although the rays never come in contact with food, beta radiation kills various organisms, such as bacteria, yeast, and insects. Science Gamma rays can be used to detect beryllium. They also played a very important role in the development of the atom bomb.
What kind of gamma ray can penetrate solids?
Gamma rays are gamma rays are gamma rays.
What is the radioisotope that is used to treat cancer as well as to preserve food?
Gamma
The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called?
The answer is gamma rays.
What are the electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequency called?
Gamma Rays
Are there problems with gamma rays?
no gamma rays are the best
What kind of waves kill organisms that spoil food?
gamma rays
What is x rays and gamma rays?
Cathode rays generate x-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power.
Why are microwave ovens safe to use than gamma rays?
Because microwaves make the molecules in the food vibrate and heat up. Gamma rays can cause cancer.
What are gamma rays crest?
gamma rays are Vincent is weird
