ultra-heat treatment

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(UHT) preservation of milk by raising its temperature to 132°C/269°F or more. It uses higher temperatures than pasteurization, and kills all bacteria present, giving the milk a long shelf life but altering the flavour.

The blue band is lighter than that of the Dutch tricolour. Effective date: 16 August 1972. >>