Aseptic Processing and Packaging Short Course, UC Davis Buehler Alumni Center - to be held March 17-18th, 2009. Details will follow.
Aseptic processing is a high-temperature, short-time process which results in products with improved texture, color, flavor, and nutritional value, compared to conventional canning. This technology involves the filling of pre-sterilized containers with a commercially sterile cooled product, followed by aseptic hermetic sealing with a pre-sterilized closure in an atmosphere free of microorganisms. This course focuses on the engineering, microbiological and chemical principles related to aseptic processing. Hands-on laboratories allow attendees to learn methods of aseptic product quality evaluation, packaging and equipment system design, including sterilization and liquid/particulate product flow.