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Sterilization using irradiation is done by ________

(a) Non-ionizing radiation

(b) Ionizing radiation

(c) Chemical Treatment

(d) Thermal Treatment

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

Origin of the question is Aseptic Packaging topic in division Aseptic Packaging of Foods of Food Packaging Technology

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Correct choice is (a) Non-ionizing radiation

To explain I would say: Sterilization using irradiation is done by ionizing radiation. Irradiation is done by one of the following – ionizing radiation, pulsed light or UV-C radiation.

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