A process that heats milk to a minimum temperature and holds it at that temperature for the required time, followed by immediate cooling of the milk. The regulated minimum heat process for the holding time and temperature combination of milk pasteurisation in Australia is 72°C for 15 seconds. (Technical information note – Dairy Food Safety Victoria)
High-temperature short-time (HTST) pasteurisation
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