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Food Science and Technology QUESTION #5960
Question 1
Which type of homogenizer is most commonly used in the dairy industry?
  • Ultrasonic homogenizer
  • High-pressure (valve) homogenizer (\(2000\text{–}2500\;\text{psi}\))✔️
  • Microfluidizer
  • Membrane emulsification homogenizer
Correct Answer Explanation
High-pressure homogenizers (HPH) are the industry standard. Milk is forced through a narrow adjustable valve at \(2000\text{–}2500\;\text{psi}\). The pressure drop, turbulence, cavitation, and shear forces reduce fat globule size from \(1\text{–}10\;\mu\text{m}\) to \(<0.5\text{–}2\;\mu\text{m}\).