In 1963, the FDA approved a form of food processing called _____, sometimes referred to as "cold pasteurization"
A)irradiation
B)aseptic packaging
C)IQF (individually quick frozen)
D)blast chilling

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Irradiation involves exposing food to ionizing radiation in order to kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. This is sometimes referred to as "cold pasteurization" because it achieves similar results to traditional heat pasteurization without the high temperatures that can alter the taste, texture, and nutritional quality of food.

In 1963, the FDA Approved a Form of Food Processing