What is irradiation?
Food irradiation is a process used to preserve food and improve its quality. Irradiation using electronic beams is a relatively new, but thoroughly tested and approved method in the processing of meat products. It is used to eliminate bacteria, including E. coli, that can cause serious illness. By applying a type of radiant energy to the food, disease causing bacteria are killed. Irradiation is sometimes referred to as cold pasteurization.
Food irradiation is a process used to preserve food and improve its quality. Irradiation using electronic beams is a relatively new, but thoroughly tested and approved method in the processing of meat products. It is used to eliminate bacteria, including E. coli, that can cause serious illness. By applying a type of radiant energy to the food, disease causing bacteria are killed. Irradiation is sometimes referred to as cold pasteurization.
