In the HTST type of pasteurization of milk, the temperature and time is?

LPT-0003

QUESTION

In the HTST type of pasteurization of milk, the temperature and time is?

OPTIONS

(A) 63℃ /30 minutes
(B) 72℃ /15 minutes
(C) 72℃ /15 seconds
(D) 74℃ /7 seconds

ANSWER

(C) 72℃ /15 seconds

EXPLANATION

High-temperature short-time (HTST) pasteurization conventionally heats milk to about 72°C for 15 seconds, followed by rapid cooling. Heating at about 63°C for 30 minutes is the holder or LTLT method, while 72°C for 15 minutes and 74°C for 7 seconds are not the standard HTST time-temperature combination. Thus, option (C) is correct.

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