So you have, or want to introduce, a containerized shelf-stable product to the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) market. Batch retort solutions offer the greatest range of technology and flexibility versus any other type of commercial sterilization process solution. Here are some key considerations to guide you through choosing the appropriate batch retort process for your commercial […]
General Knowledge
What is In-Container Sterilization? Process and Critical Factors
Sterilization is a critical step in the food manufacturing business and there are a few ways to go about it. Here, we breakdown in-container sterilization, which is a heat-based food preservation method for products already within sealed containers. Like other modes of sterilization, its designed to kill microorganisms and extend shelf-life—its the when and how […]
What is Commercial Sterilization? Process and Goals for Food Processing
The adjective “sterile” has multiple definitions–everything from geographic regions to intellectual quality. For our purposes, we will focus on perhaps the most common: ‘an environment devoid of living microorganisms, namely spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms.’ In most cases, sterility can be achieved by either chemical or physical means, or a combination of the two. What is […]
