Foundations in Microbiology
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780073522609
Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 11.L1, Problem 6WC
7. The shelf life and keeping qualities of fruit and other perishable foods are greatlyenhanced through irradiation, saving industry and consumers billions of dollars. How would you personally feel about eating irradiated fruit? How about spices that had been sterilized with ETO?
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Foundations in Microbiology
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