What is pasteurised cheese and when do you eat it?
Cheese is a popular product, but there is an important distinction between pasteurised and raw milk cheeses. Pasteurised cheese is made from milk that has undergone heat treatment, better known as pasteurisation. This process briefly heats the milk to about 72 degrees Celsius to kill harmful bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli. This makes the milk safer to consume and gives the cheese a longer shelf life.