Heat processing of viscous food materials in rotating cans
US4990347A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B2/37
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process is provided for improving the reliability of sterilization of canned viscous food products by ensuring the proper amount and rate of rotation of cans during heat processing. Improvement in controlling the lethality of microorganisms can be accomplished. The method involves intervallically monitoring the rotation of the canned food in the processing equipment and utilizing the obtained rotation information to correct processing conditions to ensure commercial sterility.
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