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Synonyms

unpasteurized

British  
/ -stjə-, ʌnˈpɑː, ʌnˈpæstərˌaɪzd /

adjective

  1. (of milk, beer, etc) not subjected to pasteurization

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Raw, or unpasteurized, dairy has not undergone the heating process that kills harmful bacteria while leaving nutrients largely intact.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

This process helps reduce moisture and destroy harmful bacteria that may be present in unpasteurized milk.

From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 2025

In late November 2024, however, California regulators recalled two batches of raw, unpasteurized milk from a Fresno dairy farm after bird flu virus was detected in the milk.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

He has spoken out against fluoride, and for unpasteurized milk.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2024

Europeans expected me to regularly wash my hands with prepackaged towelettes and to automatically reject all unpasteurized dairy products.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris