Inactivation models were developed by using mass balances
and literature data for inactivation
kinetics, of Campylobacter and the Arrhenius equation.
Results of the inactivation models of scalding process indicate that
high temperature and short time (less than 2 min)
scalding process were effective in reducing the number of viable cells.
For this experimental data more than 50% of
the Campylobacter are inactivated on surfaces of the chickens. The model fits the experimental data well and the values of the
estimated parameters provide insight for this process. The model can be used for process design and
potential process modifications.