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At what temperature is milk boiled for 15 to 30 seconds in the pasteurisation process?

  1. A
    72°C
  2. B
    60°C
  3. C
    80°C
  4. D
    45°C

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In the High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) pasteurization method, milk is heated to approximately 72°C (or 161°F) for 15 to 30 seconds before being rapidly cooled. This process effectively destroys pathogens without significantly altering the nutritional quality of the milk.

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At what temperature is milk boiled for 15 to 30 seconds in the pasteurisation process?
A
72°C
B
60°C
C
80°C
D
45°C

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