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Which of the following is the time-temperature combination for UHT pasteurization?(a) 72°C to 74°C for 15 to 20 seconds(b) 135°C to 140°C for 2 to 4 seconds(c) 63°C for 30 minutes(d) 57°C to 68°C for 15 minThis question was posed to me in an interview.This interesting question is from Heat Exchangers topic in chapter Building Blocks of Dairy Processing of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is (b) 135°C to 140°C for 2 to 4 seconds To explain: UHT Pasteurization involves heating the milk to between 135°C to 140°C for 2 to 4 seconds. The extreme heat targets Coxiella burnetii, which causes Q-fever. The heat KILLS all the vegetative forms of bacteria and the milk can survive for 9 months. |
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