Commercial canning processes
A) destroy Clostridium botulinum spores, are especially needed on low acid foods, AND are 12D processes (designed to kill 10¹² endospores).
B) kill all endospores, are especially needed on acidic foods, AND are 12D processes (designed to kill 10¹² endospores).
C) are especially needed on low acid foods, are 12D processes (designed to kill 10¹² endospores), AND destroy E. coli endospores.
D) destroy E. coli endospores, are especially needed on acidic foods, AND are 12D (designed to kill 10¹² endospores) processes.
E) destroy Clostridium botulinum spores, are especially needed on very acidic foods, AND are 12D processes (designed to kill endospores in 12 days).

Question

Commercial canning processes
A) destroy Clostridium botulinum spores, are especially needed on low acid foods, AND are 12D processes (designed to kill 10¹² endospores).
B) kill all endospores, are especially needed on acidic foods, AND are 12D processes (designed to kill 10¹² endospores).
C) are especially needed on low acid foods, are 12D processes (designed to kill 10¹² endospores), AND destroy E. coli endospores.
D) destroy E. coli endospores, are especially needed on acidic foods, AND are 12D (designed to kill 10¹² endospores) processes.
E) destroy Clostridium botulinum spores, are especially needed on very acidic foods, AND are 12D processes (designed to kill endospores in 12 days).

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that commercial canning processes are designed to destroy Clostridium botulinum spores, which is true of a 12D process. It also mentions that these processes are especially needed on low acid foods, which is also true. Finally, the statement mentions that these processes are designed to kill 10¹² endospores, which is the definition of a 12D process. Option A has all three correct details, making it the best choice. The other options have at least one incorrect detail.

Commercial Canning Processes