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B. Milk
Pasteurization is a heat treatment process primarily developed and widely used for milk. The process involves heating milk to a specific temperature for a set period (e.g., 72°C for 15 seconds) to kill harmful bacteria like E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella, without significantly altering its nutritional value or taste. This extends its shelf life and makes it safer for consumption.
- While water can be purified by boiling, the specific term