Sterilisation Process and Applications
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What is the primary purpose of sterilisation in food processing?

  • To enhance the flavor of a product
  • To change the texture of a product
  • To extend the shelf life of a product for a few days
  • To destroy all germs and pathogenic bacteria in their vegetative and sporulated form (correct)
  • What is the typical temperature range for UHT treatment?

  • 100°C - 120°C
  • 135°C - 150°C (correct)
  • 80°C - 100°C
  • 160°C - 180°C
  • What is a characteristic of UHT treatment?

  • It results in a sterilised product with minimal heat damage (correct)
  • It involves a low temperature
  • It is only possible in batch equipment
  • It requires a long heat treatment
  • What is a common application of UHT treatment?

    <p>UHT milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of sterilisation in food processing?

    <p>It makes it possible to stabilize the product at room temperature permanently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the deterioration of food during storage?

    <p>All of the physical, chemical, enzymatic, and microbial changes occurring simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a biochemical change in food?

    <p>Breakdown of proteins by PROTEASES</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of microbial changes in food?

    <p>Formation of mycotoxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to consume foods while they are fresh?

    <p>By consuming them immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a physical change in food?

    <p>Swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sterilisation

    • Destroys all germs and pathogenic bacteria in their vegetative and sporulated form
    • Temperature during the process is higher than 100°C
    • Enables product stabilization at room temperature with a long shelf life (from a few months to a few years)
    • Examples of sterilized products: canned fish, babyfood in jars, canned or jarred vegetables, sauces in pouches, bottled milks, pet food in pouches, in trays, babyfood in pouches

    UHT Sterilisation

    • Involves a very short heat treatment at a temperature of approximately 140°C (135-150°C) for only a few seconds
    • Results in a sterilised product with minimal heat damage to the product properties
    • Only possible in flow-through equipment
    • Product is sterilised before being transferred to pre-sterilised containers in a sterile atmosphere
    • Example: UHT milk

    Food Deterioration

    • During ordinary storage, food can undergo decay, leading to unusability and loss of quality
    • The main reasons for food deterioration are:
      • Water
      • Air
      • Light
      • Temperature
      • Enzymes
      • Inorganic catalysts (such as traces of metals)
      • Microorganisms

    Types of Changes

    • Physical Changes:
      • Swelling
      • Shrinkage
      • Loss of volatiles
    • Chemical Changes:
      • Oxidation in fats
      • Browning reactions
    • Biochemical Changes:
      • Fat cleavage by LIPASES
      • Breakdown of proteins by PROTEASES
      • Enzymatic oxidation by PHENOLASES
    • Microbial Changes:
      • Fermentation
      • Moldiness
      • Rottenness
      • Formation of mycotoxins (e.g., aflatoxin)

    Importance of Fresh Consumption

    • Consuming food while it is fresh is ideal
    • However, it can be challenging due to seasonal overabundance of certain foods

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    Learn about the sterilisation process, its importance in food preservation, and its applications in various products. Discover how sterilisation ensures a long shelf life for products.

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