FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING

PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a type of sanitizer?
A
Acid based sanitizer
B
Chlorides chlorine peroxide
C
Hypochlorites acid
D
Quarternary ammonium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Three primary chemical compounds are used as sanitizers in the food service industry: chlorine-based cleaners, quaternary ammonium and iodine sanitizers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among other applications, hydrogen peroxide is used as a disinfectant. It is used to treat inflammation of the gums and to disinfect (drinking) water. It is also used to combat excessive microbial growth in water systems and cooling towers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows drinking water treatment plants to use chloramine and chlorine to disinfect drinking water. Research shows that chloramine and chlorine both have benefits and drawbacks. Chlorine is a highly effective method of disinfection.

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