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Continuous Tubular Aseptic Gravy Processing

Process Description

Raw ingredients are batched and supplied to a product balance tank, which feeds product to the continuous processing system. The product is pre-heated by regeneration to 120°F. Final heating is to 290°F prior to the holding tube where the product is held for the required time at temperature. It is pre-cooled using regeneration, then final cooled to 80°F/100°F before aseptic packaging. Water from the water balance tank is used for system sterilization prior to running product.

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Continuous Tubular Aseptic Gravy Processing
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Process System Features

  • Process utilizes tubular heat exchangers in an all series flow path eliminating potential sterility problems associated with multiple flow path designs.
  • Single heat exchanger flow path improves particulate identity.
  • Greatly reduced maintenance cost due to minimal moving parts.
  • Regeneration capabilities of up to 55% vs. 0% with scraped surface heat exchangers.
  • Reduced starch requirements.
  • Extended run times prior to sterile in-run rinsing.
  • System is CIP cleaned from the balance tanks.
  • Programmable logic controls with automatic sequencing of various operations and sterility interlock.