pasteurisation

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Noun — Pasteurisation is the process of heating a perishable food to kill heat-sensitive microbes and then cooling it quickly to stop the survivors multiplying and any spores germinating.

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It is a standard, everyday word used in food science, food labelling and general cooking contexts alike.

Etymology

The word comes from French pasteurisation. It was formed from the surname of Louis Pasteur, the scientist credited with developing the process.

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Frequently asked questions

What is pasteurisation used for?

It is used to make perishable foods and drinks, such as milk, safer to consume by heating them enough to destroy heat-sensitive microbes, then cooling them straight away.

Does pasteurisation kill all bacteria?

No. It targets heat-sensitive vegetative cells and relies on quick cooling to stop any survivors from growing again and to limit spores germinating, rather than sterilising the food completely.

Is pasteurisation named after a person?

Yes, the term comes from the surname of Louis Pasteur, whose work the process is named after.

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