Feasibility of Applying Ohmic Heating and Split-Phase Aseptic Processing for Ration Entree Preservation

Abstract

Two methods of food sterilization were studied with a variety of foods. The methods were ohmic heating and split-phase aseptic processing. The method of operation of these systems is discussed in depth. ne final products were tested by a sensory panel. Products from both systems compared favorably to thermally processed tray pack items. The recipes used for these products were identical to the tray packs. Although the products received satisfactory ratings, they could be improved by using formulations specifically developed for the systems. The study demonstrated that either of these reduced-temperature sterilization processes will produce an acceptable product that is an alternative to thermal sterilization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284513

Entities

People

  • J. S. Cohen
  • M. G. Driver
  • Robert A. Kluter
  • T C Yang

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acceptability
  • Continuous Processing
  • Contracts
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Energy Production
  • Food
  • Fungi
  • High Temperature
  • Military Rations
  • Mixing
  • Packaging
  • Schematic Diagrams
  • Standards
  • Sterilization
  • Vegetables

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Operations Research