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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

cold pasteurization

Definition:
Non-thermal treatment of foods such as microfiltration, irradiation, or high pressure to kill microorganisms that could cause disease, spoilage, or undesired fermentation.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
nonthermal processing, pasteurization
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • cold pasteurisation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/27773
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