FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The food industry uses four levels of heat preservation. Which of the following provides complete destruction of all microorganisms?
A
Commercial sterilization
B
Pasteurization
C
Sterilization
D
Blanching
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pasteurization. Pasteurization is the application of heat to a food product in order to destroy pathogenic (disease-producing) microorganisms, to inactivate spoilage-causing enzymes, and to reduce or destroy spoilage microorganisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three basic heat treatments are used in food preservation: pasteurization, in which foods are treated at about 62°C for 30 minutes or 72°C for 15 to 17 s; hot filling, in which liquid foods and juices are boiled before being placed into containers; and steam treatment under pressure, such as used in the canning method.

Detailed explanation-3: -Preservation of High temperature (Heat) Preservation by low temperature. Preservation by Drying. Preservation by Radiation (irradiation) Chemical agents used in preservation of food. 25-Aug-2020

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