Gamma irradiation has been used to sterilize certain types of foods.There are,however,certain limitations on its effectiveness.One of these is that it will only work on

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Gamma irradiation is most effective on moist foods as the moisture acts as a conductor to spread the radiation throughout the food to kill bacteria and other pathogens. Dry foods may not be as effective as the radiation may not be able to penetrate evenly throughout the food. The effectiveness of gamma irradiation is not limited to foods that are not in metal cans, and it may not be effective with all foods.

Gamma Irradiation Has Been Used to Sterilize Certain Types of Foods.There