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What is the primary purpose of milk pasteurization?
What is the primary purpose of milk pasteurization?
What is the minimum temperature required for milk pasteurization?
What is the minimum temperature required for milk pasteurization?
What is the effect of pasteurization on milk proteins?
What is the effect of pasteurization on milk proteins?
Which type of pasteurization involves heating milk to 280°F (138°C) for 2 seconds?
Which type of pasteurization involves heating milk to 280°F (138°C) for 2 seconds?
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What is the benefit of pasteurization in terms of milk quality?
What is the benefit of pasteurization in terms of milk quality?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of pasteurization?
Which of the following is NOT a type of pasteurization?
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What is the result of inactivating enzymes during pasteurization?
What is the result of inactivating enzymes during pasteurization?
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What is the benefit of pasteurization in terms of food safety?
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Milk Pasteurization
Definition
Milk pasteurization is a heat treatment process that kills pathogenic bacteria and extends the shelf life of milk.
Purpose
The primary purpose of milk pasteurization is to:
- Eliminate pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria that can cause illness
- Reduce the risk of milkborne diseases
- Increase the shelf life of milk
Process
The pasteurization process involves:
- Heating: Milk is heated to a minimum temperature of 161°F (72°C) for at least 15 seconds to kill bacteria.
- Holding: The milk is held at the minimum temperature for the required time to ensure complete destruction of bacteria.
- Cooling: The milk is cooled to a temperature of 40°F (4°C) or lower to slow down bacterial growth.
Types of Pasteurization
- Low-Temperature Long-Time (LTLT) Pasteurization: Milk is heated to 145°F (63°C) for 30 minutes.
- High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) Pasteurization: Milk is heated to 161°F (72°C) for 15 seconds.
- Ultra-Pasteurization (UP): Milk is heated to 280°F (138°C) for 2 seconds.
- Aseptic Pasteurization: Milk is heated to 280°F (138°C) for 2 seconds and then packaged in a sterile container.
Effects on Milk
Pasteurization can:
- Denature proteins: Alter the structure and function of milk proteins
- Inactivate enzymes: Stop enzymatic reactions that can affect milk quality
- Affect flavor and nutritional content: Slightly alter the taste and nutrient content of milk
Benefits
Pasteurization:
- Ensures food safety: Reduces the risk of milkborne diseases
- Increases shelf life: Allows milk to be stored for longer periods
- Improves milk quality: Reduces the growth of spoilage bacteria and improves milk's appearance and taste
Milk Pasteurization
Definition and Purpose
- Milk pasteurization is a heat treatment process that kills pathogenic bacteria and extends the shelf life of milk.
- The primary purpose is to eliminate pathogenic bacteria, reduce the risk of milkborne diseases, and increase the shelf life of milk.
The Pasteurization Process
- Milk is heated to a minimum temperature of 161°F (72°C) for at least 15 seconds to kill bacteria.
- The milk is held at the minimum temperature for the required time to ensure complete destruction of bacteria.
- The milk is cooled to a temperature of 40°F (4°C) or lower to slow down bacterial growth.
Types of Pasteurization
- Low-Temperature Long-Time (LTLT) Pasteurization: Heated to 145°F (63°C) for 30 minutes.
- High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) Pasteurization: Heated to 161°F (72°C) for 15 seconds.
- Ultra-Pasteurization (UP): Heated to 280°F (138°C) for 2 seconds.
- Aseptic Pasteurization: Heated to 280°F (138°C) for 2 seconds and then packaged in a sterile container.
Effects on Milk
- Pasteurization can denature proteins, altering their structure and function.
- Pasteurization can inactivate enzymes, stopping enzymatic reactions that can affect milk quality.
- Pasteurization can slightly alter the taste and nutrient content of milk.
Benefits
- Ensures food safety by reducing the risk of milkborne diseases.
- Increases shelf life, allowing milk to be stored for longer periods.
- Improves milk quality by reducing the growth of spoilage bacteria and improving milk's appearance and taste.
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Learn about the heat treatment process that kills pathogenic bacteria and extends the shelf life of milk, its purpose, and the steps involved.
