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Pasteurization

Moderate heating that destroys pathogens without altering nutrients.

Definition

Pasteurization is a thermal treatment (72°C for 15 seconds for milk) eliminating pathogenic microorganisms while preserving the nutritional and organoleptic qualities of foods.

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