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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.
Are food companies obliged to state if their food is vegetarian or not on the packet?
No.
What is the labelling found on food packet to tell you what is in the food?
The ingredients.
