TABLE 1.

Actual time needed to reach process lethality values (F₇₀¹⁰) of 0.5, 1, 3, and 5 min for the different heating cycles^a

F7010 (min)	Time needed (min) at:
	50°C	55°C	60°C	70°C
0.5	50	15	NEb	NE
1.0	105	35	NE	NE
3.0	285	105	NE	NE
5.0	480	150	50	10

^aTime was calculated from the beginning of the temperature increase (37°C) to the end of the cooling period (back to 37°C).

^bNot evaluated.