Eli5 Can you smoosh bacteria ?

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Say for example you press your finger hard against something, desk, laptop or phone would that pressure “smoosh” the bacteria or any other microscopic organisms?

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Yes. High pressure sterilization is used for food, since it has a minimal effect on flavor. I think McDonald’s uses that process. (It’s why their food dries instead of spoiling)

The food item is put in a pressure chamber and put under high air pressure. The microbes are all destroyed.

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