Pasteurization
A) is the use of heat to sterilize food products.
B) is a process that uses intense cold to kill microorganisms on foods.
C) is the use of heat to reduce numbers of pathogenic/spoilage bacteria in a food item to a safe level.
D) is a process that uses short bursts of radiation to kill microorganisms on foods.
E) is a process used to preserve only milk and milk products.

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Pasteurization is the process of heating a food item, usually milk or juice, to a specific temperature for a set amount of time to reduce the numbers of pathogenic/spoilage bacteria to a safe level without significantly affecting the flavor or nutritional value of the food. This process does not sterilize the food, but instead, it reduces the bacterial load to a level that is considered safe for consumption.