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Pasteurization

usgb/ˌpæstʃərəˈzeɪʃn/Volume
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Health Safety

Pasteurization is primarily about making food safe by destroying harmful organisms.

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Pasteurization ensures that the cheese is free from harmful bacteria.
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Temperature Critical

The exact temperature and time used in pasteurization are crucial for its effectiveness.

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The pasteurization of this yogurt involved heating it to 85°C for 30 seconds.
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Not Sterilization

Unlike sterilization, pasteurization doesn't kill all microbes, just reduces them to safe levels.

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While pasteurization kills most bacteria in milk, it's not designed to sterilize the milk completely.
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