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I am seeking brief descriptions of current pasteurization protocols in current use. I am basically looking for time and temperature recommendations.

Last Updated: September 05, 2007

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145F (65C) for 30 min Vat or batch pasteurization 161F (72C) for 15 sec High temperature short time Pasteurization (HTST) 191F (89C) for 1 sec Ultra Pasteurization UP 194F (90C) for 0.5 sec UP 201F (94C) for 0.1 sec UP 204F (96C) for 0.05 sec UP 212F (100C) for 0.01 sec UP 280F (138C) for 2.0 sec Ultra-high temperature (UHT) Sterilization, followed by rapid cooling Reference Source: http://www.niroinc.com/html/gea_liquid_processing/pasteurization.htm

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