Irradiation - A method of preserving food by irradiating it with gamma rays. The process destroys microorganism and inactivates enzymes, thus sterilizing the food.
Irradiation (food industry term):
A food preservation process that utilizes radiation to control bacteria growth and increase shelf-life.
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Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to ionizing radiation in order to destroy microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or insects that might be present in the food.
food irradiation - The exposure of food to sufficient radiant energy (gamma rays, x-rays and electron beams) to destroy microorganisms and insects. Irradiation is used in food production and processing to promote food safety.
Irradiation has also been used successfully to destroy many of the microorganisms that might cause spoilage in food. Irradiation has been declared safe by the Food and Drug Administration and World Health Organization.
Chemicals and hormones cannot be involved, the food needs to be harvested and raised sustainably, irradiation and sewage sludge are not permitted, and farmers cannot raise genetically modified organisms under the organic standards.
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