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Does irradiation change the nutrient content or flavor of foods?

April 26, 2017content flavor foods irradiation nutrient

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Does irradiation change the nutrient content or flavor of foods?

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Irradiation produces virtually no heat within food and does not “cook” foods. Foods processed with irradiation are just as nutritious and flavorful as other foods in the marketplace. In fact, processing by irradiation produces changes in nutrient content and flavor that are the same as or lower than those produced by cooking, canning or freezing.