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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > food science > food technology > food preservation > pasteurization
Human Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality > food science > food technology > food preservation > pasteurization
Research, Technology, Methods > technology > food technology > food preservation > pasteurization
Research, Technology, Methods > technology > processing technology > heat treatment > pasteurization
Preferred Term:

pasteurización

Definition:
Proceso en el cual se calienta la leche u otros líquidos para eliminar microorganismos que pueden causar enfermedades o deterioro, al tiempo que se minimizan los cambios químicos que afectan el sabor o el aroma.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Términos Genéricos:
preservación de alimentos, tratamiento térmico
Términos Relacionados:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/27775
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