Q: What is the difference between pasteurized fruit juice and unpasteurized fruit juice, and is drinking unpasteurized a risk to my health?— L.R., Columbus, OhioA: Pasteurization is the process in which the juice is heated to a high temperature for a short time to kill off any harmful bacteria on the fruit (or vegetables), similar to the way in which milk is pasteurized.According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, most juice produced in the U.S. is pasteurized.The issue [...]
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