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Food composition influences microwave heating of food in what two ways?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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List three specific ways irradiation has been approved for use by the FDA.
 
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Answer to Question 1

water loss factor
penetration depth of microwaves

Answer to Question 2

Any three of the following:
(1) eliminating insects from wheat, potatoes, flour, spices, tea, fruits, and vegetables
(2) to control sprouting and ripening
(3) to use on pork to control trichinosis
(4) controlling Salmonella and other harmful bacteria in chicken, turkey, and other fresh and frozen uncooked poultry
(5) to control pathogens in fresh and frozen red meats
(6) to help control foodborne pathogens in fresh or frozen oysters, mussels, and clams



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