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pas·teur·i·za·tion

/ˌpast(SH)ərəˈzāSH(ə)n/

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- 1. the partial sterilization of a product, such as milk or wine, to make it safe for consumption and improve its keeping quality: "pasteurization reduces the risk of food poisoning"
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Pasteurization
Process in which certain foods are treated with mild heat in order to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life
Realmilk.com
In the field of food processing, pasteurization (also pasteurisation) is a process of food preservation in which packaged and unpacked foods (e.g., milk and fruit juices) are treated with mild heat, usually to less than 100 °C (212 °F), to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life. Pasteurization either destroys or deactivates microorganisms and enzymes that contribute to food spoilage or the risk... Wikipedia
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