Re: Food Irradiationn Question

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

> No effects were seen is the Wheat was stored for 12 weeks after irradiation.

Shawn,

Was there a hypothesis proposed as to why there was no 
observable effect if the wheat were stored for at least 12 weeks 
after irradiation? Not understanding the mechanism involved here, I 
would think that any chemical or physiological changes within the 
wheat would occur and would not be reversible, especially after the 
wheat is already harvested. Any information, or thoughts regarding 
this claim?

Thanks,

Sandy Perle
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