The process of subjecting already- canned foods to an additional high- temperature heat source to destroy potential pathogens is called pasteurization.

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The process described is called sterilization, not pasteurization. Pasteurization involves heating food to a specific temperature for a set period to kill pathogens, but not to the extent of sterilization.

The Process of Subjecting Already- Canned Foods to an Additional