Assertion (A): Pasteurised milk can be consumed without boiling. Reason (R): Pasteurisation kills the microorganisms in the milk.
Describe the method of pasteurisation for the preservation of milk.
In pasteurisation, the cell membrane of the microorganisms in the milk ruptures, due to the addition of safe bacteria.
Fresh milk is boiled before consumption while processed milk stored in packets can be consumed without boiling. Give reasons for the following.