Pasteurization Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the benefits of pasteurization.
A
- Pasteurization makes food healthier
- Pasteurization extends the shelf life of food
- Pasteurization preserves the nutritional properties of food
2
Q
What are the parameters that must be controlled during pasteurization?
A
- Heating temperature
- Heating time
3
Q
Pasteurization Definition
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Pasteurization is the partial sterilization of liquids such as milk, orange juice, wine, and beer, as well as cheese, to destroy the disease-causing bacteria and other undesirable organisms.
4
Q
When was pasteurization invented?
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1860s
