FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
IRRADIATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Food irradiation uses background radiation.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Irradiation does not make foods radioactive, compromise nutritional quality, or noticeably change the taste, texture, or appearance of food. In fact, any changes made by irradiation are so minimal that it is not easy to tell if a food has been irradiated.
Detailed explanation-2: -Currently, food irradiation is approved for use in over 55 countries worldwide. Some 20 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Thailand, the USA and Vietnam have legislation allowing phytosanitary uses of irradiation.
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