Keywords
food
bacteria
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Abstract
In this work of research and experimentation, we will address the issue of food irradiation, proving that it is an effective method to eliminate or reduce the number of bacteria present in them. This research was carried out by comparing the bacterial colonies observed in two distinct foods, each with two samples, one irradiated and the other non-irradiated. As a result, it was found that effectively in irradiated foods the quantity of bacteria decreases considerably and even in some cases it was not possible to be detected, making them safer for human consumption.
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