ultra-pasteurized milk
nounUK /ˌʌltrəˈpɑːstʃəraɪzd mɪlk/
US /ˌʌltrəˈpæstʃəraɪzd mɪlk/
Milk that has been heated very hot for a short time to kill germs so it stays fresh longer.
Mom bought ultra-pasteurized milk so it would last through our vacation.
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2. Milk treated at about 280°F (138°C) for two to four seconds, then packed in sterile containers.
Ultra-pasteurized milk can sit unopened on a shelf for months.
3. A dairy product that does not need to be kept cold until it is opened.
We packed ultra-pasteurized milk for the camping trip because it keeps without a fridge.
4. Milk with a slightly cooked taste compared to regular pasteurized milk.
Some kids notice ultra-pasteurized milk tastes a little different in cereal.