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How is Chlorine Dioxide Gas Used to Process Foods?

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FST-325NP

Authors as Published

Nicole Arnold, Doctoral Student, Virginia Tech, Food Science and Technology; Lily Yang, Postdoctoral Researcher, Virginia Tech, Food Science and Technology; and Renee Boyer, Professor, Virginia Tech, Food Science and Technology

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Chlorine dioxide is a new food processing technology used. This publication was created to provide simple, easy to understand science based information on what this technology is and how it can make foods safer. The goal is for the public to be more aware and accepting of various technologies that are used to make our food supply safe.


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Publication Date

November 15, 2019