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The Process of Food Irradiation
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Miscellaneous
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In what country can fruit and vegetables be irradiated?
United States
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Food irradiation kills what percent of potential harmful food organisms?
90-99%
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What is one myth about food irradiation?
Makes food radioactive, compromises nutritional quality, or changes taste, texture/appearance
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What are three examples of irradiated food?
Potatoes, onions, flour, spices, pork, fruit & vegetables, poultry
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What type of radiation is used in food irradiation?
Ionizing radiation
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What year was the upper dose limit removed for food irradiation?
2003
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Which food group in particular cannot be irradiated?
Dairy, includes eggs
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What is one use for food irradiation?
Pathogen reduction, insect disinfestation, increase shelf life, delay ripening or sprout inhibition
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What is the purpose of irradiating wheat flour?
Control mold
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What year did food irradiation first begin?
1905
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Where does the law dictate that no foods other than dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings are permitted for the application of irradiation.
Europe
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Which vitamin is most likely to be harmed during the irradiation process?
B vitamins
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What are the three sources of ionizing energy?
Electron beam, gamma ray and X-ray
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What is the prupose of irradiating fruits and vegetables?
Controls insects and increases shelf life
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How much does it cost to build an irradiation plant?
1 to 5 million
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What represents the global standard for irradiation of food?
The Codex Alimentarius
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What are the food irradiation guidelines for pregnancy?
No set guidelines
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What are the three levels of doses used in food irradiation?
Radicidation, Radurization, Radapperization
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What is the purpose of irradiating white potatoes?
Inhibit sprouting
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What is the price increase for fruit & vegetables due to food irradiation?
2-3 cents per pound
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What is one of the agencies involved in regulating aspects of food irradiation in Canada?
The Healthy Products and Food Branch of Health Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency The Radiation Protection Bureau of Health Canada or The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
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Food irradiation ineffective against which virus in seafoods?
Norwalk
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What would each level of dose be used for in terms of food products?
Low: sprouts on tubers/onions, insects or relay ripening Medium: Meats to be refrigerated High: Meats to be shelf-stable without refrigeration
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What is required on the labeling of a wholly irradiated food?
The packaging must display the international irradiation symbol, along with a statement that the food has been irradiated.
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In facility safety, what is used to shield the cobalt when it is not in use?
Water