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[ati]

Hi,

Im still new in food industry. Now im working with beverages manufacturing company.

My problem is that, how we can define the z value? from where? is it from retort graph?

FYI, the product contain the pH value around 3.00 to 3.70.



Thanks.

[Charles.C]

Hi,

Im still new in food industry. Now im working with beverages manufacturing company.

My problem is that, how we can define the z value? from where? is it from retort graph?

FYI, the product contain the pH value around 3.00 to 3.70.



Thanks.

Dear ati,

The definition / equation is more or less standard and available in any text book. However the actual value used in practice may be from a specific analysis under controlled conditions but is often via a review of available published, validated, experimentation on the actual (or similar) food matrix / conditions involved.

A text book may be yr quickest answer however you might try this post/ surrounding thread which contain some other general internal forum links and attachments -

http://www.ifsqn.com...dpost__p__49275

If you hv further queries, pls post back.

Rgds / Charles.C