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food irradiation [′füd i‚rā·dē¦ā·shən] (food engineering) The treatment of fresh or processed foods with ionizing radiation that inactivates biological contaminants (insects, molds, parasites, or bacteria), rendering foods safe to consume and extending their storage lifetime. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In fact, astronauts have been eating irradiated food since the 1970s, increasing its respectability. Last year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved irradiated food for the National School Lunch Program despite overwhelming objections from thousands of people who commented on the proposal. Their goal with this intervention strategy is to maximize the quality of irradiated foods. |
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