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Bacteria can live at a WIDE range of temperatures, depending on what species you are talking about. Generally, it is recommended to bring bacteria-laden water to a rolling boil for at least 5 minutes to kill off all bacteria. Freezing them is generally not a good way to kill them, just stop them from growing. There are bacteria called thermophiles which can withstand very high temperatures for a very long period of time. But most will be killed in a nice pot of boiling water.
Bacteria, like E. coli, that can contaminate meats are killed before eating by cooking the meat to an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F. Cook ground meats until brown all the way through and juices run clear.
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∙ 15y agoDepends on which bacteria, and it depends on what you mean by "die." What are you really trying to accomplish? Do you want to wash the dishes, or are you sterilizing surgical instruments?
Commercial dish washing machines "sanitize" dishes by exposing them to water at a temperature of 83C if they do not use other chemical means.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishwasher#Level_of_sanitizing
Autoclaves used for sterilizing surgical instruments operate at temperatures in the range of 121C to 135C, but even that does not kill all of the bacteria.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoclave
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∙ 12y ago140-165 degrees Fahrenheit is where most bacteria is destroyed.
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∙ 11y ago120 Degrees Celsius for most but not all.
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∙ 7y ago105 degrees Celsius
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∙ 14y ago100
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Why is milk heated to high temperature before they are bottled?
You are describing the process of pasteurization, which reduces the bacteria that may be harmful to your health.
What type of food properties do not allow harmful bacteria to multiply rapidly?
Foods that are high in acid do not allow harmful bacteria to multiply rapidly.
Where in the Solar System is the temperature high enough to start fusion?
the sun is where the temperature is high enough
The best way to destroy harmful germs that may be present in food?
Bringing the food to a high enough temperature will kill the bacteria. You can do this by cooking it for a while, frying, roasting or baking. Microwaving food should also kill bacteria but I am not sure whether it is just the microwave radiation that accomplishes this or the food has to become hot enough.
What is it when you pastrise something?
When something is pasteurized, it means it has been heated to a high enough temperature to kill the dangerous bacteria in it. One food product that is well-known for being pasteurized is milk.
Can Cooking food for long enough at a high enough temperature can kill harmful germs?
Yes.
Why is milk heated to high temperature before they are bottled?
You are describing the process of pasteurization, which reduces the bacteria that may be harmful to your health.
Cooking food for a long enough time and at a high enough temperature can kill harmful germs that cause-borne illnesses?
Yes.
Why is heat used to sterilize nonliving objects?
Because heat destroys bacteria. Heating an object to high temperature kills of harmful organisms.
What type of food properties do not allow harmful bacteria to multiply?
Foods that are high in acid do not allow harmful bacteria to multiply rapidly.
What type of food properties do not allow harmful bacteria to multiply rapidly?
Foods that are high in acid do not allow harmful bacteria to multiply rapidly.
Is it ok to freeze a day old pizza and then bake it?
i wouldnt re-bake it you mght get sick. It would be unsafe to eat the product if it has been left out and not chilled. As bacteria forms quickly on foods, a short period freezing of the food would not be enough to kill off all the bacteria. If it is also not reheated for long enough at a high enough temperature again it would not kill off potential harmful bacteria. It would be best to bin it and eat something else.
Why is it important to cook foods at a high enough temperature?
One reason is to make sure you have destroyed any harmful bacteria in the food. The second reason is that some recipes depend on chemical changes taking place in the food that happen only at the appropriate temperatures.
Where in the Solar System is the temperature high enough to start fusion?
the sun is where the temperature is high enough
The best way to destroy harmful germs that may be present in food?
Bringing the food to a high enough temperature will kill the bacteria. You can do this by cooking it for a while, frying, roasting or baking. Microwaving food should also kill bacteria but I am not sure whether it is just the microwave radiation that accomplishes this or the food has to become hot enough.
What is VAT pausterization?
VAT pasteurization is a type of organic whole jersey milk. He reason for pasteurization milk is to kill harmful bacteria that may be in the milk it is heated at a very high temperature.
Is Microwave radiation of very high intensity harmful?
Yes, radiation of any frequency can be harmful when it is intense enough.
