Process for washing and sterilizing food products,...

Details Process for washing and sterilizing food products,... Process for washing and sterilizing food products,...

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Becker, Drew E (Department: 1782)

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Direct application of electrical or wave energy to food...

Involving wave energy of the sonic or pulsating type

C426S248000, C426S320000, C426S335000

Reexamination Certificate

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07955631

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a process for washing and sterilizing food products, particularly vegetables. The process comprises the following steps: (a) treatment of the food products by ultrasounds, ultraviolet rays and micro filtering; (b) treatment of the food products under ozone atmosphere, ultraviolet rays and micro filtering; (c) treatment of the food products by ultraviolet rays; and (d) dewatering and drying the food products under controlled atmosphere. The present invention further relates to an apparatus for carrying out the above process.

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