A form of food sterilization that replaces the oxygen in a container of food with inert gas is called:

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The technique described in the question is modified atmospheric packaging, which involves replacing the oxygen in a food container with gases such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide to help preserve the quality and safety of the food. Aseptic packaging involves sterilizing the food and packaging separately before sealing them together, while high-pressure processing uses pressure to kill microorganisms in the food. Pasteurization involves heating food to a specific temperature to kill harmful bacteria. None of these directly involve replacing the oxygen with inert gas. Therefore, D is the correct answer.

A Form of Food Sterilization That Replaces the Oxygen in a Container