Food Processing Technology (6)

Methods used in food processing technology (canning) (1)

Food is kept in cans which are sterilised and heated to a temperature exceeding 115°C under high pressure to kill microorganisms and their spores

Methods used in food processing technology (canning) (2)

The air in the can ontaining the sterilised food is removed before the can is sealed

Methods used in food processing technology (canning) (3)

The can is then heated again to kill any remaining microorganisms before being cooled quickly

Examples of food products processed through canning (1)

Meat

Examples of food products processed through canning (2)

Soup

Examples of food products processed through canning (3)

Beans

Examples of food products processed through canning (4)

Fish

Examples of food products processed through canning (5)

Fruits

Examples of food products processed through canning (6)

Sauce

Examples of food products processed through canning (7)

Canned milk