Food Irradiation by Emma Maguire https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer Emma Maguire en-us 2021-03-03 00:35:47 UTC 2021-03-03 00:51:00 UTC hello@padlet.com What is food irradiation? maguiree23 https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261339449 Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to ionizing radiation, without direct contact to the food product to improve food safety. Food irradiation prevents spoilage and and eliminates food borne pathogens.]]> 2021-03-03 00:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261339449 How does food irradiation work? maguiree23 https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261347813 Radiant energy breaks chemical bonds, to leave food fresh. Gamma rays, x-rays, and electron beams are used for the process and pass through the food. The food never comes in contact with the source of radiant energy. ]]> 2021-03-03 00:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261347813 Is food irradiation considered safe? maguiree23 https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261354160 Food irradiation is considered safe and is approved by the FDA. Since the food does not come in contact with the radiant, the food is not radioactive. Food irradiation also makes food safer to eat by getting rid of harmful bacteria. ]]> 2021-03-03 00:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261354160 How do we know what food has been irradiated? maguiree23 https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261365247 The FDA approves of food irradiation and has made a symbol to indicate it. All foods you buy in the store will have the Radura symbol. Food irradiation extends foods shelf life, but it is still safe.]]> 2021-03-03 00:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261365247 What foods are irradiated? maguiree23 https://padlet.com/maguiree23/plaby3fbwuhtzjer/wish/1261373685 Foods such as wheat, flour, fruits, vegetables, spices, raw poultry, and red meats are irradiated. Packages foods like frozen red meat and packaged poultry can also be irradiated. These foods can be in the grocery for a longer time if they have irradiated.

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