Method and apparatus for reducing required frequency for manual cleaning of at least portions of a food flow path in a food processor
US11717005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B2209/027
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for treating a portion of a food flow path in a food processor having a freezer chamber includes imparting a continuous flow of solution through a portion of the food flow path with sufficient flow rate, temperature and flow duration to impart at least one of (i) impart at least a 6 log reduction in inoculum count and (ii) extend the necessary time for manual cleaning of the portion of a food flow path exposed to the continuous flow of solution to at least 7 days.
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