Irradiation
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Expose
food to ionizing radiation (e.g. fast electrons from a high voltage or (-rays
from a cobalt-60 source) |
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Radiation
destroys enzymes and micro-organisms in food. It delays ripening of fruits and
vegetables, inhibits sprouting in bulbs, disinfects grain, cereal products
and destroys bacteria in fresh meats. |
Examples: Some fruit (peaches,
strawberries), vegetables and potatoes (prevents sprouting)
Do you
Know...
Irradiated
foods are used by US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts when they travel in the
space
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Common food preservation techniques Sugaring|Salting|Meat-curing |
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