unpasteurized

adjective

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

Examples of unpasteurized in a Sentence

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The majority of its health benefits come from raw, unpasteurized forms. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025 Avoid consuming uncooked, undercooked or unpasteurized food like raw cheese or raw milk. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 But while the Goop founder's preference for unpasteurized dairy might spark some curiosity, nutrition experts caution against the choice. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025 People who are pregnant, immunocompromised, or need to avoid unpasteurized foods should skip kombucha altogether, Palinski-Wade said. Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Oct. 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 Dec. 2025.

Medical Definition

unpasteurized

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