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What is the difference between the terms “Irradiated” and “Radioactive” food ?

April 26, 2017difference food irradiated radioactive terms

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What is the difference between the terms “Irradiated” and “Radioactive” food ?

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Radiation processed foods are those that have been exposed to radiation as prescribed above to bring about the desired effect in food. Radioactive foods, on the other hand, are those that become contaminated with radionuclides. This type of contamination never occurs during food irradiation.