Food Safety and Sterilization Methods

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What temperature and duration is required for flash pasteurization?

  • 82°C for 3 seconds
  • 160°C for one hour
  • 71.6°C for 15 seconds (correct)
  • 265°C for 30 seconds

Which type of radiation is specifically known for damaging bacterial DNA at a wavelength of 265 nm?

  • Ultraviolet Irradiation (correct)
  • Infrared Radiation
  • Cosmic Radiation
  • Ionizing Radiation

What is the primary use of hot oil at 160°C for one hour in medical settings?

  • Preservation of biological samples
  • Reduction of air contamination
  • Sterilization of instruments (correct)
  • Disinfection of surfaces

Which of the following correctly describes ultra-pasteurization?

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Ionizing radiation, such as x-rays and gamma rays, destroys bacteria by which of the following mechanisms?

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Flashcards

Flash Pasteurization

A pasteurization method using a temperature of 71.6°C for 15 seconds. This process effectively kills harmful bacteria while preserving the quality of the product.

Ultra-Pasteurization

A pasteurization process using 82°C for 3 seconds. This method offers longer shelf life and is commonly used for milk and other dairy products.

Ultraviolet Irradiation

A sterilization method using ultraviolet radiation, specifically wavelengths of 265 nm, to damage bacterial DNA and effectively kill them.

Ionizing Radiation

This type of radiation, including x-rays and gamma rays, can destroy bacteria by ejecting electrons from organic molecules, disrupting their vital functions.

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Hot Oil Sterilization

A sterilization technique used in medical settings involving hot oil at a temperature of 160°C for one hour to sterilize instruments.

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Study Notes

Flash Pasteurization

  • Pasteurization method at 71.6°C for 15 seconds.

Ultra-Pasteurization

  • Pasteurization method employing 82°C for 3 seconds.

Hot Oil Sterilization

  • Some medical professionals use hot oil sterilization at 160°C for one hour to sterilize instruments.

Ultraviolet Irradiation

  • Bacteria are often destroyed by UV light wavelengths of 265nm, which damages bacterial DNA.
  • UV light's energy wavelength range is 100-400 nm.
  • It's often used to decrease air contamination.

Ionizing Radiation

  • X-rays and gamma rays can destroy bacteria by ejecting electrons from organic molecules.

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