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Irradiation can be used in many types of food to:
To destroys pathogenic organisms in meat, poultry or fish
Foods that are perishable, to delays spoilage and retard mold growth
To control controls insect infestation in grains, and fruits
To prevent sprouting, in things such as onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, ginger
Irradiated food has to be labeled as such by law. Besides a symbol, the package has to say "treated with radiation" or "treated by irradiation." In addition, the manufacturer was allowed to add a phrase which truthfully described the primary purpose of the treatment, such as "treated with radiation to control spoilage".
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∙ 9y agoFood irradiation consists of processing various type of food in a radiation chamber for predetermined amounts of time. The purpose of this process is to both kill of microorganisms that cause illness and also ensure the longevity of the product. It requires the use of a radionuclide to separate electrons from single atoms within the chamber, Cobalt-60 being the foremost in current use.
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∙ 14y agoIrradiation can be used in many types of food to:
To destroys pathogenic organisms in meat, poultry or fish
Foods that are perishable, to delays spoilage and retard mold growth
To control controls insect infestation in grains, and fruits
To prevent sprouting, in things such as onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, ginger
Irradiated food has to be labeled as such by law. Besides a symbol, the package has to say "treated with radiation" or "treated by irradiation." In addition, the manufacturer was allowed to add a phrase which truthfully described the primary purpose of the treatment, such as "treated with radiation to control spoilage".
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How does irradiation preserve food?
Irradiation preserves food by destroying microbes just as heat does in the canning process. In both processes, the food must have been first sealed in a container e.g., a can, jar, or pouch.
How does nuclear chemistry apply to food chemistry?
One method of preservating food is by irradiation.
What technology is the most effective at fighting food-borne bacteria?
irradiation
Is the irradiation safe for food treatment?
Yes, it is safe in controlled conditions.
What are the advantages of irradiation as a method of food preservation?
Advantages Can be used to destroy or inactivate organisms that cause spoilage and decomposition Foods that are sterilized by irradiation can be stored without refrigeration for years Offers an alternative to chemicals for use with grains, potatoes, citrus and tropical fruits, seasonings, and spices
What modern food preservation technology can kill many of the microbes found in food in the shortest time?
irradiation
What is a catchy slogan for food irradiation?
Irradiate to prevent tummy irritation. f
When was the first commercial food irradiation plant built?
in the early 1960's.
Type of irradiation used to prevent food-borne illnesses?
There are three irradiation technologies that rely on three kinds of rays. About 40 countries use the technology, and many organizations.
How are isotopes used to keep food from spoiling?
Typically, dehydration and irradiation. The causes of most food spoilage is the growth of bacteria in the moist environment of the food. Irradiation can kill all the bacteria, so as long as the package is sealed, no bacteria can grow there. And dehydration removes most of the water from the food so that it takes up less space and weight, and stays edible for longer times.
Hours of irradiation?
What type of irradiation and what is the subject?
Is irradiation food radioactive?
no. I've heard from a bunch of sources even one who does it and thae said no.
