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Lactose itself is not destroyed by temperature; instead, it can undergo hydrolysis into glucose and galactose when heated in the presence of water and an acid or enzyme. However, lactose is stable at high temperatures, typically up to around 140°C (284°F). Pasteurization, which occurs at temperatures around 72°C (161°F) for a short period, can help reduce the lactose content by promoting the activity of lactase, but it does not destroy lactose itself.

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