In the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services regulates food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products consumed by humans and animals. This is done through either the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). US‐FDA 21CFR Part 113 defines critical factors as – “any property, characteristic, … [Read More...] about In-Container Sterilization – Critical Factors
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Pros and Cons of Batch versus Continuous and Aseptic Sterilization of Shelf-Stable Foods and Beverages
By Jeff Arthur, Technical Sales Director, Allpax, a ProMach product brand Understanding the typical pros and cons of batch versus continuous and aseptic sterilization of low-acid shelf-stable food and beverage products helps organizations make an informed purchasing decision. Typical Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) factors to consider in the selection process include product type, package […]
Understanding the Causes of Stainless-Steel Corrosion in Retorts and Practical Steps to Prevent Corrosion – a Primer
By Jeff Arthur, Technical Sales Director, Allpax, a ProMach product brand Because stainless steel is easily cleaned and does not rust under normal conditions, it … [Read More...] about Understanding the Causes of Stainless-Steel Corrosion in Retorts and Practical Steps to Prevent Corrosion – a Primer
Commercial Sterilization Defined
The adjective “sterile”, depending on which dictionary is cited, will have several entries defining everything from geographic regions to intellectual quality. For the intent of this discussion we are focusing on the definition pertaining to an environment being devoid of living microorganisms, namely spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. Sterility can be achieved by either chemical or […]
Retorts, Common Questions and Answers
By Chris Barbier, Technical Sales, Allpax Here we will be continuing a quarterly discussion about retort processing considerations. What is a Retort? Sometimes also called an Autoclave or Sterilizer, a Retort is a pressure vessel used in the food manufacturing industry to “commercially sterilize” food after it has been placed into its container and the […]
Shaka Retorts Shake Up the Shelf-Stable Food Paradigm
How food products are packaged and the types of food processed are two factors used to determine the difference between Ultra High Temperature (UHT)/aseptic packaging and autoclave sterilization. However, Allpax now offers the Shaka system, an autoclave processor capable of producing UHT quality food through a batch retort process. Benefits of the Shaka system include […]