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Abstract Food 1rradiation is a process by which food is exposed to ionizlng energy emitted by radioactive isotopes, usually Cobalt--60. or from fast-moving electrons produced by accelerators. or from X-n:~ys. Ionizing radiation can perform four dlstinct functions in the processing of food which depend on the amount of radiation applied and the type of food expose.d; Preserve tood by destroying the micro-organism that cause norma; spoilage. -Kill the food-borne parasites and pathogenic micro-organisms such as trichinella and salmonella. Slow the r1pening of some fruits and inh1bit the sprouting of others as potatoes and onions. -Sterilize or k1ll the adults. Larvae and eggs of insects. |