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This report evaluates the wholesomeness of foods treated with ionizing energy when used for food processing and pest control. It reviews the physical nature of ionizing radiation, sources of natural and induced radiation exposure, and the mechanisms by which ionizing energy interacts with food components and microorganisms.
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Eastern Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Science and Advanced Technology Laboratory, U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center
Department of Pharmacology, Thomas Jefferson University
Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska
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U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center
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