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Irradiation is the use of radiation from x-rays or radioactive materials to kill bacteria. It is used to sterilize food, but does not make the food itself radioactive.
The benefits of irradiating food includes the ability to control insects and bacteria, such as salmonella. The process can give foods (especially fruits and vegetables) a longer shelf life, and reduces the risk of food poisoning.
Food irradiation is used extensively in many countries. It was first approved in the U.S. to prevent sprouts on white potatoes and for the control of insects on wheat and in certain spices and seasonings.
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∙ 12y agoIrradiated foods are foods that are sterilized using x-rays or radioactive materials, which kill bacteria. The process is called irradiation. It is used to remove germs from food. It does not make the food itself radioactive.
The benefits of irradiating food includes the ability to control insects and bacteria, such as salmonella. The process can give foods (especially fruits and vegetables) a longer shelf life, and reduces the risk of food poisoning.
Food irradiation is used extensively in many countries. It was first approved in the U.S. to prevent sprouts on white potatoes and for the control of insects on wheat and in certain spices and seasonings.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/02/2011
Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is a radura symbol on food?
It means foods that has been irradiated.
What famous group of high-flying individuals have routinely eaten irradiated foods?
astronauts
What foods are irradiated?
red meat, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables, dry spices, seasonings, and enzymes
Do irradiated foods need to be labeled that they irradiated?
No, although they probably should start because of the customers' right to know. The FDA will probably consider the idea in due time because the concept of irradiating produce could result in dietary or health concerns of those who consume them.
Where do you find Cholecalciferol?
Cholecalciferol is another name for Vitamin D3You'll find it in all irradiated meat and dairy products, and in fish liver oils; it is also sometimes added to foods for extra nutritional value.
What type of food do they take for space trips?
For space trips, space crew members take irradiated, freeze-dried foods that are void of microbes or moisture. This is because they are easier and safer to eat where there is zero gravity.
What has the author Ari Brynjolfsson written?
Ari Brynjolfsson has written: 'Some aspects of the interactions of fast charged particles with matter' -- subject(s): Collisions (Nuclear physics) 'Energy and food irradiation' -- subject(s): Food, Irradiated foods, Preservation
Is eating foods that have been irradiated harmful to your body?
Irradiated food is really bad stuff. Of course, it is not radioactive, but it is filled with disease-causing free radicals caused by the process of bombarding it with high energy radiation, the contents of dead organisms killed by the radiation, inactivated, worthless enzymes, and the bits and pieces of what is known in the legal trade as "filth": insect parts, rat excrement, hairs, dead vermin, etc., which careful handling would eliminate or minimize.Food that is going to be irradiated, however, does not receive careful handling typically since it will be "sterilized" by the irradiation. If your food is not only irradiated, but genetically modified and stuffed with toxic chemicals, in other words, meets FDA, USDA and Codex standards, now THAT's as bad as it gets. That's fully weaponized, "loaded and locked" food. Don't go near the stuff.UGH!
What are advantages and disadvantages of canned food?
Food placed in cans can be sterilized, but cannot be made sterile without destroying most nutrition. Cans can be refrigerated (as long as there is no condensation), or irradiated for additional shelf-life.
What is radiation used for?
radiation is used for many things such as medicines, sterilizing foods, generalisationin electricity and heat, many industrial uses and many many more=====(such as seeing things, using the radio, watching TV, operating GPS, using acellphone, taking an X-ray of your teeth, getting a CT or MRI when you're hurt,toasting bread, getting a nice tan, taking a photo, looking at the moon, etc.)I'm going to assume that you mean ionizing radiation. Off the top of my head, major non-research uses include:- Diagnostics (e.g. medical imaging, materials inspection, etc.)- Sterilization (e.g. irradiated foods, irradiated seeds, etc.)- Sensors (e.g. smoke detectors, thickness gauges, etc.)electromagnetic radiation allows me to listen to the radio; heat radiation makes me warm at the beach; sound radiation carries your speech to me; ionizing radiation allows the sterilization of hospital supplies.
What is water present?
juicy foods
What are foods to eat and not?
Foods to eat are natural foods. Foods not to eat are junk food and less healthier foods.
