Pasteurizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pasteurizing

 

[ ˈpæs.tə.raɪ.zɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food safety

Pasteurizing is the process of heating food or liquids to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful microorganisms without compromising the food's quality. This method is commonly used in the preservation of milk and juices to extend their shelf life.

Synonyms

disinfection, heat treatment, sterilization.

Examples of usage

  • The factory employs pasteurizing to ensure the milk is safe for consumption.
  • After pasteurizing the juice, it was bottled and sent for distribution.
  • Many dairy products undergo pasteurizing to eliminate bacteria.
  • Pasteurizing helps to prevent foodborne illnesses in processed foods.

Translations

Translations of the word "pasteurizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pasteurização

🇮🇳 पाश्चराइजिंग

🇩🇪 Pasteurisierung

🇮🇩 pasteurisasi

🇺🇦 пастеризація

🇵🇱 pasteryzacja

🇯🇵 パスチャリゼーション

🇫🇷 pasteurisation

🇪🇸 pasteurización

🇹🇷 pastörizasyon

🇰🇷 저온 살균

🇸🇦 البسترة

🇨🇿 pasterizace

🇸🇰 pasterizácia

🇨🇳 巴氏灭菌

🇸🇮 pasterizacija

🇮🇸 pastreiðing

🇰🇿 пастеризация

🇬🇪 პასტორიზაცია

🇦🇿 pastörizə

🇲🇽 pasteurización

Etymology

The term 'pasteurizing' originates from the name of French scientist Louis Pasteur, who pioneered the technique in the 19th century. In the 1860s, Pasteur discovered that heating wine to a specific temperature could prevent spoilage caused by microorganisms. His work laid the foundation for pasteurization, which was later adapted for various food products, particularly dairy. By the early 20th century, pasteurization had become a standard practice in the food industry to enhance food safety. Today, it is recognized worldwide as a crucial method to ensure public health by reducing the risk of foodborne diseases.