What is the pasteurising time and temperature for pasta sauces?

* 95°C for 1 minute,

OR

* 90°C for 2 minutes,

OR

* 85°C for 3 minutes,

OR

* 75°C for 15 minutes,

OR

* 70°C for 30 minutes,

- These pasteurising times and temperatures for pasta sauces are based on the Codex Alimentarius standard for canned pasta sauces, which are typically canned in glass jars or metal cans.

For acidified pasta sauces with a pH below 4.6:

- Acidification is not an effective method of preserving pasta sauces, as it does not kill all harmful microorganisms.

- Therefore, acidified pasta sauces should be refrigerated and consumed within a few days.