INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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What is the difference between sterilisation and pasteurisation?
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In pasteurisation, food is heated to a temperature lower than that in sterilisation.
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In sterilisation, food is heated to a temperature lower than that in pasteurisation.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pasteurization, unlike sterilization, cannot eliminate all microorganisms and spores. It consists of heating a food to less than 100ºC for a few minutes or even seconds, and then cooling it immediately. The time and temperature of cold will vary according to the product, format or type of container.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pasteurisation heats water to a temperature of 75°C whereas an autoclave produces steam at high pressure at temperatures exceeding 120°C.
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