Microorganism Destruction and Temperature
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What is the main factor that influences the destruction of microorganisms?

  • Initial concentration of microorganisms
  • Type of microorganisms present
  • Temperature (correct)
  • Time of reaction
  • What is the unit of measurement used to express the degree of destruction of microorganisms?

  • Number of decimal reductions (log N0/N) (correct)
  • Rate of reaction in minutes
  • Number of microorganisms per milliliter
  • Percentage of microorganisms destroyed
  • What is the order of reaction assumed for the destruction of microorganisms?

  • Third-order reaction
  • Second-order reaction
  • Zero-order reaction
  • First-order reaction (correct)
  • What is the general effect of enzymes on dairy products?

    <p>Enzymes can have both positive and negative effects on dairy products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme has a positive effect on the quality of cheese during ripening?

    <p>Xanthine oxidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum loss of thiamine required for UHT milk?

    <p>Less than 3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of denaturation of β-lactoglobulin on yoghurt?

    <p>Improves its texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reaction responsible for the formation of new components in heated milk?

    <p>Maillard reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring hydroxy methyl furfural (HMF) in heated milk?

    <p>To measure the severity of heat treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following proteins is most strongly related to functional properties of dairy products?

    <p>β-lactoglobulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the flocculation of casein micelles?

    <p>Dephosphorization and cross-linking reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of the Maillard reaction on heated milk?

    <p>Production of brown pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of dairy product is the formation of brown pigments desirable?

    <p>Coffee creamers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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