Which of the following is a common application of pasteurization?

• A. Hardtack crackers to induce long-term sterilization for century-scale storage
• B. Milk and fruit juices to reduce pathogenic bacteria while retaining fresh flavor
• C. Applying a permanent radioactivity to increase shelf life of fresh herbs
• D. Whole canned hams that need complete removal of all spores and sterilization to maintain texture

Answer: (B)