Question

Irradiation as a method of food preservation is: ____

(A) best for many types of meat and some fruit.
(B) appropriate for leafy vegetables and sprouts.
(C) a source of radioactivity in foods.
(D) useful for meats that have high fat content.
(E) None of these is correct.

Answer 1

The Correct Answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Food Irradiation is the method of displaying food to kill harmful bacteria, pests and parasites to keep its cheekiness by a controlled level of ionizing radiation.
• The procedure of food Irradiation is also called cold filter process because it kills dangerous bacteria without the use of heat.
• Food Irradiation reduced Insect's infestation in spices, vegetables, grains, and fruits.

Answer 2

Answer: (A) best for many types of meat and some fruit.

Step-by-step explanation:

Food irradiation is a type of food processing that actually extends from the shelf life and reduces the spoilage of food. The food items are exposed to the radiation to kill the pests, insects, microbes which could be responsible for the spoilage of food. The food is exposed to ionization radiation which can be either gamma or X-rays. Irradiation is not radioactive.

Foods like dairy products, eggs cannot be exposed to irradiation process, as it will change the texture and flavor of these food. Fruits, grains, meats and solid vegetables can be processed using irradiation.

According to the above explanation, A is the correct option.