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Chapter 28, Problem 1MCQ
Foods packed in plastic for microwaving are
- a. dehydrated.
- b. freeze-dried.
- c. packaged aseptically.
- d. commercially sterilized.
- e. autoclaved.
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Pearson eText Microbiology: An Introduction -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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