Irradiated food

Irradiated Food
Food subject to brief radioactivity, usually gamma rays, to kill insects, bacteria, and mould, and to permit storage without refrigeration.
Irradiation ...

irradiated food : Food that has been briefly exposed to radioactivity (usually gamma rays) to kill insects, bacteria, and mold. Irradiated food can be stored without refrigeration or chemical preservatives and has a long "shelf life." ...

irradiate: To irradiate is the act of exposing someone or something to radiation. Irradiated food means food that was exposed to radiation.

See also: Site, Treatment, Radioactivity, Hazard, Reduce