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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People who are pregnant, immunocompromised, or need to avoid unpasteurized foods should skip kombucha altogether, Palinski-Wade said. Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Oct. 2025 Two years ago, researchers were surprised to discover that bird flu had spread to dairy cows and was found in raw, unpasteurized milk, prompting a slew of changes to farm practices and milk testing. Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025 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 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 20 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

unpasteurized

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