noun
- Plural of pasteurisation; instances or processes of heating a liquid (especially milk) to a specific temperature for a set time to kill harmful microorganisms without significantly altering its properties.
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'pasteurizations'; Commonly used in food science, dairy industry, and public health contexts
Examples
- Modern dairy facilities perform multiple pasteurisations throughout the day to ensure milk safety.
- The pasteurisations of juice products help extend shelf life and prevent spoilage.
- Different pasteurisations are used depending on the type of beverage being processed.
- Quality control teams monitor all pasteurisations to verify proper temperature and duration.
- The introduction of pasteurisations in the 19th century significantly reduced foodborne illness outbreaks.