FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

IRRADIATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What foods can be irradiated?
A
pork
B
seafood
C
fruits
D
vegetables
E
poultry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Food irradiation is a process in which approved foods are exposed to radiant energy, including gamma rays, electron beams, and x-rays. In 1963, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the irradiation of food to be safe. Irradiation of meat and poultry is done in a government-approved irradiation facility.

Detailed explanation-2: -Beef and Pork. Crustaceans (e.g., lobster, shrimp, and crab) Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Lettuce and Spinach. Poultry. Seeds for Sprouting (e.g., for alfalfa sprouts) Shell Eggs. Shellfish-Molluscan. More items •17-Feb-2022

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