Steam is directly injected in the bottom of the retort for fast and uniform come-up. Water sprays running over the entire shell length intensely mix the steam and water and create a homogeneous temperature distribution that results in a uniform process throughout the retort. Indirect, sterile cooling via a plate heat exchanger saves water and eliminates the need for water treatment chemicals.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Reduced process time
Efficient heat distribution
Absolute flow meter and level probe
High quality design and construction
Micro cooling
Precise temperature and pressure control
Precise, reproducible execution of pre-programmed recipes
Ultimate container flexibility: rigid containers (bottles, cans, etc.); semi-rigid (tubs, etc.) and flexible (pouches, etc.)
DETAILS
Retorts are at the heart of many shelf-stable food processing lines such as:
Ready-meals
Baby food, pet food, soups, sauces
Mushrooms, vegetables, beans, and more
Milk (plain, chocolate, milkshakes, cream, etc.)
Fruits juices, non-carbonated beverages, tea, coffee, etc.