Which of the Following Treatments is the Most Effective for Controlling

Question

Which of the following treatments is the most effective for controlling microbial growth?
A)63°C for 30 minutes
B)72°C for 15 seconds
C)140°C for 4 seconds
D)They are equivalent treatments.
E)None of the answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

140°C for 4 seconds is the most effective treatment for controlling microbial growth because it involves ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing, which is more effective at killing microorganisms compared to the other options.