FAQs

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Either Dr. Mishra himself or Rhonda Taylor.

pH and water activity (Aw) act as barriers against microbial growth but do not guarantee it. Therefore, a combination of these factors plus processing inactivation mechanisms should be considered. A pH > 4.6 and Aw > 8.6 is the least stable since it is low-acid and high-moisture. On the other hand, pH < 4.6 and Aw < 8.6 is a high-acid, low-moisture product which is more stable.

The commercial sterilization of a food product that is then packaged in a sterile container while in a sterile environment.