Irradiation - Wikipedia Irradiation is the process by which an object is exposed to radiation An irradiator is a device used to expose an object to radiation, [1] most often gamma radiation, [2] for a variety of purposes
Food Irradiation: What You Need to Know | FDA Food irradiation (the application of ionizing radiation to food) is a technology that improves the safety and extends the shelf life of foods by reducing or eliminating microorganisms and insects
Total Body Irradiation: Procedure, Benefits Side Effects Total body irradiation is a treatment that delivers small doses of radiation to your entire body Doctors typically use this therapy to help you prepare for a bone marrow or stem cell transplant
How Food Irradiation Works | Radiation and Your Health | CDC Food irradiation works by exposing food to ionizing electromagnetic (gamma or x-ray) radiation Food irradiation is considered a "cold" method, meaning it does not use heat to kill germs
Irradiation and Food Safety FAQ - Food Safety and Inspection Service The fundamental difference between food irradiation and pasteurization is the source of the energy used to destroy the microbes While conventional pasteurization relies on heat, irradiation relies on the energy of ionizing radiation
Irradiation and Consumers Acceptance - PMC Treatment of foods with irradiation is an effective means to prevent food-borne diseases which cause massive disruptions to the health and economic systems of societies