Differentiate sterilization from sanitization in culinary settings.

Differentiate sterilization from sanitization in culinary settings.

• A. Sterilization uses soap; sanitization uses water
• B. Sterilization eliminates all microorganisms; sanitization reduces them to safe levels as required by health codes
• C. Sterilization is for equipment only; sanitization is for surfaces
• D. Sterilization is cheaper

Answer: (B)