The purpose of irradiating foods is to

a. increase the vitamin content.
b. increase the mineral content.
c. destroy harmful bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.
d. limit spoilage.
e. both destroy harmful bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms and limit spoilage.


E

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