Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2014 2014Moderate

Milk sugar is pasteurized by heating for 15 seconds at the temperature of:

Correct answer: B. 71 oC

  • A. 60 oC
  • B. 71 oC
  • C. 50 oC
  • D. 80 oC

Explanation

Pasteurization of milk, requires temperatures of about 63 °C (145 °F) maintained for 30 minutes or, alternatively, heating to a higher temperature, 72 °C (162 °F), and holding for 15 seconds.

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