food preservation: Irradiation

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. Thus, despite opposition from those who fear that health hazards from its use will be discovered later, this method is gradually gaining acceptance.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Irradiation
• Exclusion of Air
• Preservatives
• Drying and Heating
• Bibliography

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