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Which of the following identifies a drawback of irradiation?
Bug re-infestation may occur after irradiation.
Produce spoils quickly after irradiation.
Foods must be frozen after irradiation.
Vitamins are lost during irradiation.
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Vitamins are lost during irradiation.
Explanation: Ionizing radiation can break down some vitamins (especially vitamin C, thiamine, and certain B vitamins). Losses vary with dose and food type and are generally comparable to losses from other processing methods.
Explanation: Ionizing radiation can break down some vitamins (especially vitamin C, thiamine, and certain B vitamins). Losses vary with dose and food type and are generally comparable to losses from other processing methods.
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