Thuy-Khue Tran
Mrs. Benson
29 May 2008
Chemistry
Pros and Cons of Food Irradiation
The world faces the problem of global starvation; this issue has spread to millions all around the globe. Efforts to solve the problem have been proven ineffectual. However, scientists have discovered nuclear chemistry may be the answer to the crisis of world hunger. The specific method elongates the freshness of produce and other foods by utilizing ionizing radiation. Shortwaves damage the microorganisms that accelerate the rate of food spoilage. Food irradiation has remedied the scarcity of food but it might cause more harm than good.