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Pasteurization is a process of heating a food, usually liquid, to a specific temperature for a definite length of time, and then cooling it immediately. This is done to slow down microbial growth in food, like for instance cheese.

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Which is better cheese food or cheese product?

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Who invented pasteurized Philadelphia cream cheese?

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How many calories in one slice of American processed cheese?

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In the steak, chicken, and mini quesadilla:Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack And American Cheese With Peppers Monterey Jack And American Cheese.


What cheese is the unhealthiest?

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