Harold grows apple trees on his small farm.He practices organic farming methods,so he does not use pesticides.This fall,he would like to make minimally-processed organic apple juice that does not contain preservatives.He wants to sell the beverage at the local farmer's market.Based on this information,Harold should _____ before bottling the juice to make it safe for consumers.

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Since Harold is not using any pesticides, there may be harmful bacteria present in the juice. Pasteurization is the best method to kill any potential pathogens and make the juice safe for consumption without altering the taste or nutritional value. Chilling the juice or adding preservatives like BHA may not eliminate the harmful microbes, and fermenting the juice would change its taste and alcohol content.

Harold Grows Apple Trees on His Small Farm