unpasteurized
adjective
un·pas·teur·ized
ˌən-ˈpas-chə-ˌrīzd 
-ˈpa-styə-,
-stə-
: not subjected to pasteurization : not pasteurized
unpasteurized milk
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His Finger Lakes pub pours his brewery’s unfiltered, unpasteurized craft beer from 12 cask beer engines—likely a greater number than at any bar, pub or taproom in America.
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Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Lately, garlic cloves are being fermented in raw, unpasteurized honey as a social media trend that promises immune-boosting benefits.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut is not heated.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
Avoid consuming uncooked, undercooked or unpasteurized food like raw cheese or raw milk.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
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Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Lately, garlic cloves are being fermented in raw, unpasteurized honey as a social media trend that promises immune-boosting benefits.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut is not heated.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
Avoid consuming uncooked, undercooked or unpasteurized food like raw cheese or raw milk.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Unpasteurized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpasteurized. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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unpasteurized
adjective
un·pas·teur·ized
variants
also British unpasteurised
: not pasteurized
unpasteurized milk
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