Question

……… is the time in minutes at a specific temperature required to destroy 90% of the organisms in a given population.

• A. T value
• B. D value
• C. M value
• D. F value

Hint:

The D value is an important measure in the food industry for determining the effectiveness of pasteurization and sterilization processes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The D-value represents the duration needed at a given temperature to reduce the microbial population by 90%. This value is frequently applied in sterilization processes and ensuring food safety.