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Irradiating enough to kill cyclospora oocysts would ruin the lettuce though.
by hattmall 2mo ago
Irradiating enough to kill cyclospora oocysts would ruin the lettuce though.
- NetMageSCW 2mo agoIt seems the studies that have been done indicate pretty high dosages required for noticeable damage to occur and that even then it can be minimized with packaging changes and care: https://staging.billmarler.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-commercial-irradiation-of-fresh-iceberg-lettuce-and-fresh-spinach-a-literature-review-part-iii-food-quality https://staging.billmarler.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-commerc... At the 1.0 kGy level required to effect Cyclospora, little difference was noticed in lettuce packaged in MAP instead of air, but some browning in air.
- euroderf 2mo agoFood irradiation is a topic with depth. Spices are irradiated like crazy because there's no nutrition to nuke and they are insect fodder. Irradiation can be a continuum across food types. I'll bet a heavily nuked Pringle is indistinguishable from an unnuked Pringle except perhaps for improved phosphorescence.