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Processing Retort Pouches in Conventional Sterilizers
Author(s) -
ROOP R. A.,
NELSON P. E.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of food science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1750-3841
pISSN - 0022-1147
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2621.1982.tb11084.x
Subject(s) - pouch , retort , materials science , waste management , anatomy , biology , engineering
ABSTRACT A cylindrical rack was designed to hold four 130 mm × 178 mm retortable pouches. The outer dimensions of the cylinder were 157 mm × 178 mm, identical to a No. 10 can. These dimensions permitted pouch processing in traditional sterilizers that accept cans of this size. Dimensional considerations, pouch orientation, and heat distribution were tested in 100% steam. This racking method was found to provide equal heat treatments to all pouches regardless of horizontal, vertical or rolling orientations. These results suggest the use of various conventional sterilizers for pouch processing with little or no modification.