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High Pressure Processing

 

 

High pressure processing (HPP) is used to treat foods, beverages, proteins, enzymes, and potentially other bioactive materials such as pharmaceuticals. HPP inactivates or destroys food pathogens and spoilage organisms such as bacteria or mold spores. To preserve food flavor, quality, and extend shelf life, HPP is also used to inactivate enzymes that spoil or "brown" food at lower temperatures than heat pasteurization. High pressure processing (HPP) can also germinate certain bacterial spores, assist in marinating meats, shuck oysters or separate shellfish, and promote cheese ripening. The high pressure processing of bioactive materials is an active area of research. 


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Disinfectors treat water to inactivate, destroy, and/or remove pathogenic bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other parasites. Common methods include chlorination and alternative disinfectants. Learn more about Disinfectors
Biotechnology products are made by modifying living organisms, usually at the molecular level, for specific industrial processes. They include tissue cultures, prepared media, biosensor arrays, and reagents. Learn more about Biotechnology Products
Wholesale food, beverages, spices and food ingredients are sold to food manufacturers, retailers and restaurants. Learn more about Wholesale Food, Beverages, Spices and Food Ingredients
Autoclaves are used for applications requiring constant pressure and temperature for long periods of time.  Common applications include the sterilization of instruments and polymerization of rubbers and plastics. Search by Specification | Learn more about Autoclaves and Sterilizers
Food and beverage gases are suitable for food and beverage processing, and handling or service applications. Learn more about Food and Beverage Gases

Product Announcements
Avure Technologies, Inc. - High-Pressure Food Processing Systems
Avure's Fresher Under Pressure product lines combine over 50 years of technical excellence in ultra high-pressure hydrostatic pressure systems with 25 years in high-pressure processing technology. (read more)
co-ax valves inc. - Pressure Control Valves in superior co-ax design
The new pressure control valves of the SPB and HPB series in superior co-ax design are immediately available in the nominal orifice sizes DN 15 and DN 32. (read more)
CAS Data Loggers - New Food Data Logger Web Page
We have just added a new web page to our site with information on data loggers for food applications. They can be used to collect temperature, humidity, and other parameters of interest during the... (read more)
Hydro Dynamics, Inc. - Hydro Dynamics ShockWave Power™ Reactor (SPR)
The Hydro Dynamics ShockWave Power™ Reactor (SPR) provides solutions for many of the most difficult mixing and heating challenges for food and beverage processing. Whether it's heating liquids... (read more)
Evonik Degussa Corporation - CO2 - 1st choice for sterilization
High microbial content in foods and health care products represents a serious risk to human health – and is simply no longer admissible in today's spirit of health-conscious diets and an... (read more)
Warner Electric - Enclosed UniModule Clutch/Brake, Caustic Washdown
The Warner Electric Enclosed UniModule Washdown Clutch/Brake (EUM-W) is totally enclosed with a rugged housing to keep wear particles in and contaminants out for applications such as food processing... (read more)
Evonik Degussa Corporation - CO2 - 1st choice for aroma extraction
The taste and aroma of a food product or beverage are often the key to its success in the market. Attempting to imitate nature's amazing ability to create an almost endless variety of smells and... (read more)
 

Topics of Interest
Isostatic pressing or high pressure processing (HPP) of food, beverages or canned goods to inactivate food pathogens or destroy spoilage organisms such as bacteria or mold spores and inactivate... (Read More)
3.1 General Considerations In the classical sense, sterilisation has been defined as an absolute process that destroys or eliminates all viable organisms [1]. In a practical sense, however,... (Read More)
OVERVIEW The major types of fish and shellfish harvested from North American waters and used for food include the following: Groundfish (haddock, cod, whiting, flounder, and ocean perch),... (Read More)
Process cheeses which we often see in shops are produced from natural cheeses such as cheddar, gouda, etc. Natural cheese are cheeses in which live bacteria or enzymes remain in the cheese; such... (Read More)
Many industries require equipment that meets specific design and construction criteria to ensure “sanitary” conditions. Here, “sanitary” does not refer to waste treatment... (Read More)