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_________ is equal to the reciprocal of the slope of the thermal death time curve.

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_________ is equal to the reciprocal of the slope of the thermal death time curve.

(a) F0 value

(b) F value

(c) D value

(d) Z value

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

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The correct option is (d) Z value

Explanation: Z-value is used in the microbial thermal death time calculations. It is defined as the temperature (in degree) at which a tenfold reduction in D-value is attained. It is equal to the reciprocal of the slope of the thermal death time curve.

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