Question Bank • QB_DFE_EXP_028 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 7: Dairy and Food Engineering

Unit Operations in Dairy and Food Engineering

Subtopic: Sterilization

Question Statement:

Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) continuous sterilization of milk is typically performed at:

Options:

  • (A) $135 - 150^\circ\text{C}$ for $2 - 5\text{ seconds}$
  • (B) $100^\circ\text{C}$ for $15\text{ minutes}$
  • (C) $85^\circ\text{C}$ for $1\text{ minute}$
  • (D) $63^\circ\text{C}$ for $30\text{ minutes}$

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

UHT processing utilizes rapid heating to $135 - 150^\circ\text{C}$ for $2 - 5\text{ seconds}$ followed by aseptic packaging, achieving commercial sterility while preserving vitamins and sensory flavor far better than in-container retort sterilization.
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