Why is unopened powdered baby formula considered not sterile, while its liquid counterpart is? And why can’t the powdered version be treated and sterilized prior to distribution?

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Why is unopened powdered baby formula considered not sterile, while its liquid counterpart is? And why can’t the powdered version be treated and sterilized prior to distribution?

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Powders are harder to pasteurize. The water in normal baby formula distributes the heat and keeps the proteins from burning. With powders you end up with lots of insulating air which gives you hot spots and cold spots.

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