Multiple choice

Pasteurisation is the process in which milk is heated to

  1. 60° C for 10 minutes

  2. 63° C for 20 minutes

  3. 63° C for 30 minutes

  4. 72° C for 10 minutes

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pasteurization of milk typically involves heating to 63°C for 30 minutes (low-temperature long-time method) or 72°C for 15 seconds (high-temperature short-time method). The goal is to kill harmful bacteria while preserving nutritional quality and flavor.