Describe about pasteurisation process?

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Pasteurisation is a process of heating food or liquid to a specific temperature to kill harmful bacteria and increase shelf life.

The process was named after Louis Pasteur who discovered it in the 19th century.
It involves heating the substance to a temperature between 60-100°C for a specific time period.
This kills harmful bacteria and other microorganisms, making the food or liquid safe for consumption.
Common examples of pasteurised products include milk, juice, beer, and canned foods.
There are different types of pasteurisation methods such as high-temperature short-time (HTST) and ultra-high temperature (UHT).

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