The bacterial load of a ketchup (pH-3.9) can be reduced from 6,000 units to 6 units in 15 minutes at 101°C. (1) What is its D-value at 101 °C? (ii) How long should it be processed to sterilize it?

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The bacterial load of a ketchup (pH-3.9) can be reduced from 6,000 units to 6 units in 15 minutes at 101 °C.
(1) What is its D-value at 101 °C?
(ii) How long should it be processed to sterilize it?
(i) 3 minutes; (ii) 15 minutes
(1) 3 minutes; (ii) 36 minutes
(i) 5 minutes; (ii) 25 minutes
Transcribed Image Text:The bacterial load of a ketchup (pH-3.9) can be reduced from 6,000 units to 6 units in 15 minutes at 101 °C. (1) What is its D-value at 101 °C? (ii) How long should it be processed to sterilize it? (i) 3 minutes; (ii) 15 minutes (1) 3 minutes; (ii) 36 minutes (i) 5 minutes; (ii) 25 minutes
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