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

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Lately, garlic cloves are being fermented in raw, unpasteurized honey as a social media trend that promises immune-boosting benefits. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025 Experts also suggest people avoid consuming salads, raw vegetables, unpeeled fruits and unpasteurized fruit juices in areas where the disease may be present. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025 Some types of feta are made from unpasteurized milk, and should be avoided during pregnancy. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025 About 20 states allow some form of farm-to-consumer sales of unpasteurized milk and a dozen permit retail store sales, according to the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

unpasteurized

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