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Ionizing Radiation (week 13)
•Ionizing radiation is used in food preservation
•Sources like cobalt -60 and cesium- 137 and X-rays and electron accelerated beam
•In 1986 use of radiation was allowed for treatment of fresh fruits and vegetables,
•Doses were 1kGy (100krad)