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FOUNDATIONAL TERM

Pasteurization

巴氏杀菌

A controlled time-temperature treatment reducing foodborne pathogen risk.

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40 · Food processing, cooking and preservation

Processing changes structure, microbes, nutrients, and access. Evaluation requires a specific process and comparison, rather than a natural-versus-processed label.

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