What is pasteurization and does it affect the nutrient composition of milk?
Pasteurization is a process that involves heating milk at temperatures that are high enough to kill harmful bacteria that cause diseases and does not involve the use of any additives whatsoever. Pasteurization not only makes milk safe to drink, it also increases the time it can be kept before it spoils. The nutrient loss that is associated with pasteurization is so small that it is considered insignificant.
