The process can change the milk’s flavor and how it behaves in cooking.

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These days, theres a lot of talk about milk pasteurization.

As the controversial consumption of raw milk is increasingly garnering attention, I became curious about pasteurization in general.

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HTST eliminates harmful bacteria and retains the milks nutritional value and taste.

This method extends the milk’s shelf life significantly, says Snodgrass.

Ultra-pasteurized milk must be refrigerated but has an extended shelf life of 60 to 80 days.

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Does Ultra-Pasteurization Affect the Nutrition and Taste of Milk?

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