The process of irradiating food enhances food safety. What statement is true about the process of irradiating food?
A) Irradiation does not use heat.
B) Irradiation decreases the shelf life of a product.
C) Irradiation hides spoilage.
D) Irradiation eliminates the need for safe food handling.
A
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Irradiation does not use heat so it is sometimes referred to as "cold pasteurization." Bacteria, mold, fungi, and insects are destroyed as the food is exposed to radiant energy.
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