Thermal Stabilizing of Shelf-Stable Egg Products Based on Radio Frequency Energy Technology
Abstract
The Combat Rations Network (CORANET) is a Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) sponsored manufacturing technology program to improve the quality, reduce the cost, and increase the productivity of operational rations while increasing DLA's surge capability in the area of military rations. This report summarizes results obtained in Phase I of contract STP 2005. Objective of the proposal in phase I was to determine the feasibility of using RF technology to produce shelf-stable egg products, with an optimum taste and texture, in a pilot plant setting. The use of an automatic program to control RF heating was initiated during an Interim Progress Review at WSU. We developed the program based on the heating pattern of five manual runs of RF heating. Temperature and over pressure of circulating water was controlled automatically over time. The repeatability of RF heating based on the automatic program was determined. We produced 10 trays of RF heated scrambled eggs without any temperature tubings in the tray. Incubation studies of 6 trays at 37 deg C were conducted. There was no gas production observed after incubation for 10 days.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA468215
Entities
People
- Juming Tang
Organizations
- Washington State University