What is pasteurization a good choice for food?

Question

Select all that apply

It destroys most yeast and mold.

It gives food important vitamins and minerals.

It keeps substances the same.

It makes things taste better.

Answer 1

Pasteurization is a good choice for food for the following reasons:

• It destroys most yeast and mold.
• It keeps substances the same.

Pasteurization primarily aims to kill harmful bacteria and pathogens without significantly altering the nutritional qualities of the food, thus keeping the substances relatively the same. However, it does not inherently add vitamins and minerals or enhance the taste of food; rather, it focuses on safety and preservation.