FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The food is exposed to ionising radiation, either from gamma rays or a high-energy electron beam or powerful x-rays. Gamma rays and x-rays are a form of radiation that shares some characteristics with microwaves, but with much higher energy and penetration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Food irradiation (sometimes radurization or radurisation) is the process of exposing food and food packaging to ionizing radiation, such as from gamma rays, x-rays, or electron beams.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the irradiation process, the food is exposed to a controlled amount of gamma rays from a radioactive source, such as cobalt-60. The gamma rays evenly penetrate the food, rapidly killing food-poisoning bacteria, harmful parasites, and insects.