Having a mind of one's own, not readily influenced by what others think or expect. Produced by the fermentation of milk sugar. Also the commodities or goods that are bought and sold. Treated with mild controlled heat to kill harmful micro-organisms without impairing the quality of the food. The process is named after Louis Pasteur who developed it from his work with wine and beer.
Milk is pasteurized, as are pickles.
Having a distinguished ancestry. Also, the recorded purity of an individual breed or strain. An agent used to destroy pests. The expression of degree of acidity or alkalinity. A process of flavoring or preserving meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and other foods in brine, spices, vinegar, lemon juice, brandy, wine, beer or cider mixtures.