Food & Agriculture
Irradiated food is food that has been treated in some way by radiation. Radioisotopes are widely used to preserve harvested crops and stored fruit and vegetables, and to wipe out pests that threaten crops, without using chemicals. They are also used to increase/modify the genetic mutation rate in plants, producing crops that are high yielding, and disease and drought resistant. Examples of irradiated foods include potatoes, onions, spices, dried and fresh fruits, grain, poultry and some fish. Irradiating food does not make it radioactive!
Radioisotopes are also used to improve the productivity and health of domestic animals.
Greater technical detail can be found on this topic by searching through the listed briefing papers and education resources at www.uic.com.au.
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