unpasteurized

adjective

un·​pas·​teur·​ized ˌən-ˈpas-chə-ˌrīzd How to pronounce unpasteurized (audio)
-ˈpa-styə-,
-stə-
: not subjected to pasteurization : not pasteurized
unpasteurized milk

Examples of unpasteurized in a Sentence

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The consumption of unpasteurized milk is on the rise in the Sunshine State in recent years, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025 On October 20, 2023, health officials in the County of San Diego, California, put out a press release warning of a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw (unpasteurized) milk. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025 Avoiding foods like deli meats, soft cheeses and unpasteurized milk can reduce your risk. Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 But in the 1930s, the dye found a new use in testing the safety of raw or unpasteurized milk. Lorne J. Hofseth, The Conversation, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unpasteurized

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpasteurized was in 1881

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“Unpasteurized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpasteurized. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

Medical Definition

unpasteurized

adjective
un·​pas·​teur·​ized
variants also British unpasteurised
: not pasteurized
unpasteurized milk
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