Factors That Lower the Heat Stability of Milk
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of milk's heat stability is determined by the casein fraction of its proteins, making its composition a primary determinant of processing outcomes. Factors that lower the heat stability of milk can cause coagulation or gelling during high-temperature treatments like pasteurization or sterilization.