Question

3. Microbes that is the targets of pasteurization include:

a)salmonella spp b)Mycobacterium spp c)Clostridium botulinum d)both(a)&(b)
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Answer 1

option a is correct .......

Answer 2

Salmonella spp. and Mycobacterium spp. are targets of pasteurization. (option d)

• Pasteurization is the process of treating milk and other liquid products to mild heat, usually below 100⁰C. This kills most microbes and increases their shelf life.
• Pasteurization mainly targets organisms that promote spoilage of the product or those that can cause diseases.
• Mycobacterium, which causes tuberculosis and Salmonella that can cause typhoid are killed by pasteurization.
• Clostridium botulinum can be killed by the process of sterilization.