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Which describes the level of microbial destruction obtained by thermal treatment?

(a) F0 value

(b) Thermal death time

(c) D value

(d) Z value

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The question is from Heat Transfer Applications in chapter Heat Transfer Applications of Food Processing Unit Operations

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The correct choice is (a) F0 value

Explanation: The level of microbial destruct that is obtained by thermal treatment is known as sterilizing value (F0) of the given food product. The results are calculated at 121.1°C temperature. The unit is minutes.

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