Thermal Processing and Kinetics

The standard reference thermal sterilization value $F_0$ represents equivalent heating time at:

Options:

• (A) $121.1^\circ\text{C}$ ($250^\circ\text{F}$) assuming a $z$-value of $10^\circ\text{C}$ ($18^\circ\text{F}$)
• (B) $100^\circ\text{C}$ with $z = 5^\circ\text{C}$
• (C) $63^\circ\text{C}$ for 30 minutes
• (D) $135^\circ\text{C}$ with $z = 1^\circ\text{C}$