Essential Microbial Control In Food And Healthcare: Pasteurization Vs. Sterilization
Pasteurization and sterilization are crucial microbial control methods. Pasteurization eliminates most harmful microbes, ensuring food safety, while sterilization achieves complete microbial elimination, essential for medical devices and implants. Pasteurization’s milder conditions preserve food quality, while sterilization’s harsher methods guarantee sterility. Understanding these distinctions helps ensure optimal microbial safety in food and healthcare settings. Microbial Safety:…