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    Question

    Whole egg is pasteurized in order to eliminate which of

    the following sp.
    A Bacillus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Clostridium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Staphylococcus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Salmonella Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The application of high temperatures in cooking or pasteurising Eggs(viscous food) is one of the best means by which to destroy Salmonella . The organisms are readily destroyed by moist heat and temperatures designed to destroy pathogenic E. coli  will equally destroy (> 6 log10 reduction) Salmonella , e.g. 70 °C for 2 min for meat and 71.7 °C for 15 seconds for milk.

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