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American scientists say they can bread for up to two months. They have found a way to stop mould or fungus on bread and other food. The researchers are from a biotechnology company called MicroZap. The company's name a clue to how their technology works. They use -powered microwaves to zap the food and kill anything that could grow fungus. They started their project to an answer to the superbugs that are in many U.S. hospitals. However, they soon discovered that their technique sterilise food. The scientists say they only need to microwave the bread for about ten seconds and then it is to eat 60 days later. They also say the taste of the bread the same.

The scientists believe their discovery could stop people away so much food. Studies show that Americans put around 40 per cent of the food they buy into the . Having food that lasts longer would people money and help the Earth. Another benefit of MicroZap's technology is in disease. Illness from food has a huge impact society. There are 76 million cases food poisoning in America every year, with 5,000 deaths. It costs the economy about $6 billion . The company hopes to use its technology soon in making , ready-made meals for war zones and areas by disasters. MicroZapping could become the best thing since bread.

 


 
 

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