Question

What is bactofugation?

(a) Process of removal of microorganisms from milk using centrifugal force

(b) Process of removal of yeast and fungi from milk using centrifugal force

(c) Process of removal of microorganisms from milk using gravitational force

(d) Process of removal of yeast and mold from milk using gravitational force

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This interesting question is from Process Engineering Applications in portion Process Engineering Applications in Food Industry of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Process of removal of microorganisms from milk using centrifugal force

Explanation: Bactofugation is the process of removal of microorganisms from milk using centrifugal force. It is a special form of separation of microbes, mainly spore formers.