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Enzyme Inactivation Target Setting

Calculates the required blanching hold time for enzyme inactivation based on the D/z kinetic model, incorporating temperature sensitivity and a safety factor for process variability.

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1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

D-value at process temperature (DT)
- min
Required hold time (t)
- min
Design time with safety factor (tdesign)
- min

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Context & Assumptions

Blanching is a vital thermal process used to inactivate enzymes that cause quality degradation in food products. This calculation utilizes the D/z kinetic model to determine the necessary hold time at a specific temperature, ensuring effective enzyme denaturation while maintaining product integrity.

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