2007-04-16 15:00:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Mostly for longer shelf life and lower costs of shelfing the product ( no refrigeration or freezing storage)
But also it is getting more important than ever to prevent even guarantee freedom from pathogens (bacteria) from our foods. The recent E.coli infections in meat and even fresh salads where there is no kill step.
2007-04-16 19:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by Brick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically irradiating food will eliminate the dangerous microbes and bacterias found in trace amounts. That way the food would have a longer shelf life, or would be safer for it's normal shelf life.
2007-04-16 15:03:53 · answer #2 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it increases shelf life and therefore reduces waste
2007-04-16 15:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Weatherman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
irradiated?
2007-04-16 15:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
cuz they are interesed in any type of food
2007-04-16 15:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by npgirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋