Subtopic: Kinetics of microbial death – pasteurization and sterilization of milk and other liquid foods
Question Statement:
In food preservation thermodynamics and sterilization kinetics #19, the parameter Kinetics of microbial death – pasteurization and sterilization of milk and other liquid foods dictates that:
Options:
(A) Microbial inactivation follows first-order logarithmic death kinetics governed by D-value and z-value, while freezing suppresses water activity
(B) Microorganisms replicate faster at -18 deg C
(C) Carnot COP can exceed 1000
(D) Latent heat of freezing of water is zero
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Microbiological and cryogenic foundation of Kinetics of microbial death – pasteurization and sterilization of milk and other liquid foods.