US FDA/CFSAN - On The Safety of Raw Milk
(with a word about pasteurization)
May 12, 2005
- Lactoperoxidase is an integral part of the lactoperoxidase system (lactoperoxidase/thiocyanate/hydrogen peroxide).
- System does have antimicrobial effects.
- In those developing countries where it is difficult to cool milk, the system is utilized by the addition of added thiocyanante and hydrogen peroxide.
- Lactoperoxidase is a very heat stable enzyme. It is not destroyed by minimum pasteurization conditions.
- It is, however, very sensitive to heat at 80C regardless of holding time.