"There are three irradiation technologies that rely on three kinds of rays: gamma rays, electron beams, and x-rays. Gamma ray technology uses the radiation given off by the radioactive form of Cobalt-60 or Cesium-137 to produce high-energy photons called gamma rays, which can penetrate foods to a depth of several feet. Since these substances do not give off neutrons, they do not make anything around them radioactive. This kind of technology has been at work for more than 30 years for sterilizing medical, dental, and household products and treating cancer. During food irradiation, the substance is pulled into a chamber with massive concrete walls that keep any rays from escaping, so the food is exposed to the rays for a defined period of time."
Think of it like the microwave, the energy passes through but doesn't remain. The microwaves passing thru causes vibration in the molecules that creates heat. This leaves the DNA strands broken in pieces.
Think of it like the microwave, the energy passes through but doesn't remain. The microwaves passing thru causes vibration in the molecules that creates heat. This leaves the DNA strands broken in pieces.
