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 was used in WWII to preserve food for soldiers.
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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: -II. Irradiation of Food. The use of ionizing radiation for food preservation began in the early 1920s. Later, during the 1950s-1960s, the US Army conducted research into low-dose and high-dose irradiation of military rations (1).
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following is true about food irradiation? Irradiation can slow or limit the growth of insects, microorganisms, and parasites in food.
Detailed explanation-3: -Irradiation is a technique used in food production. It can be used to kill bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as salmonella, campylobacter and E. Coli. It also helps to preserve food and reduce food waste.
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