### Question
What is the definition of pasteurize?


### Answer
The definition of **pasteurize** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 1033*:

> the subjecting of each particle of egg products to heat or other treatments to destroy harmful viable micro-organisms by such processes as may be prescribed by regulations of the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION**

