FNH 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Food Irradiation, Food Preservation
10 Sep 2018
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The exposure of food to ionizing energy, more commonly known as food irradiation, is a preservation technology that has generated much public debate. In this lesson you will learn important definitions relating to the technology. The types of sources of ionizing energy and irradiator layout will be introduced. You will learn about the current regulations regarding the use of ionizing energy for food preservation in canada and in other countries. We will explore a number of issues and controversies about the use of ionizing energy in the food industry. This lesson provides you a sound understanding of ionizing energy as a preservation technology and introduces you to the issues that have been raised in the popular press.
