Question

The optimum temperature for pasteurisation is _____________

(a) 62°C – 65°C

(b) 60°C – 65°C

(c) 62°C – 72°C

(d) 65°C – 75°C

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) 62°C – 72°C

The best explanation: The optimum temperature for Pasteurization is  62°C – 72°C. It was discovered by Louis Pasteur and hence termed after him. It is a process to eliminate the pathogens from milk or milk products.