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Irradiation of Food has been approved by the FDA. This is seen as a breakthrough in technology for preserving and making food safe. What
are some advantage and disadvantages of irradiation?

Answer 1

Advantages:

Low Level Irradiation kills bacteria and parasites.

The Nutrition value of of irradiated food is the same as regular food with less bacteria.

Irradiation makes fruits and vegetables riper and spoil slower.

Disadvantages:

Irradiation will increase cost of food.

The percentage of radiation as always being negative will also make

Irradiated food are not widely available yet.