A food sterilizer retort autoclave is a specialized type of autoclave designed for the sterilization of packaged food products. It is an essential piece of equipment in the food processing industry, ensuring that food items are free from harmful bacteria, yeasts, molds, and other microorganisms that can cause spoilage or foodborne illnesses.
The retort autoclave operates by subjecting the packaged food to high temperatures and pressures within a sealed chamber. The term "retort" refers to the vessel itself, which can be designed in various shapes and sizes.
During the sterilization process, the food packages are loaded into the retort autoclave, which is then sealed. The autoclave is heated to temperatures typically ranging from 121°C to 135°C (250°F to 275°F), and sometimes even higher, depending on the specific food product and its packaging material. The high temperature, combined with pressure, effectively kills microorganisms and ensures the food's safety for consumption.
The retort autoclave is equipped with sophisticated controls that monitor and regulate temperature, pressure, and processing time to ensure that the food is sterilized uniformly and efficiently. Some modern retort autoclaves also incorporate advanced features such as computerized controls, which allow for precise programming of sterilization cycles and real-time monitoring of the process.
After the sterilization cycle is complete, the retort autoclave is depressurized, and the food packages are carefully cooled before being removed. The use of a retort autoclave is crucial for extending the shelf life of canned and packaged foods without the need for artificial preservatives, thus maintaining the nutritional value and flavor of the food while ensuring consumer safety.
Model |
PLJ10-1B |
PLJ10-2B |
PLJ12-2B |
PLJ12-3B |
PLJ12-3.6B |
PLJ14-3B |
Inner diameter(mm) |
1000 |
1000 |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
1300 |
Length(mm) |
950 |
1900 |
1900 |
2870 |
3820 |
4000 |
Capacity(m3) |
1.00 |
1.80 |
2.60 |
3.70 |
4.06 |
5.62 |
Pot thickness(mm) |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Max working temperature(ºC) |
147 |
147 |
147 |
147 |
147 |
145 |
Weight(kg) |
560 |
650 |
860 |
1200 |
1300 |
3320 |
Voltage(V) |
380 |
380 |
380 |
380 |
380 |
380 |
The use of retort sterilizer to sterilize food and beverage can effectively extend the shelf life of products, it is widely used to sterilize milk or juice, porridge, chicken and duck products, braised meat, pork trotters, dried beans, sausages, fruit jams, braised eggs, and other products.
1.Caning of Fruits and Vegetables: Retort sterilization is commonly used for canning fruits and vegetables to eliminate bacteria, yeast molds, and enzymes that can cause spoilage. This process helps extend the shelf life of canned fruits and vegetables.
2.Beverages: Some beverage products, like ready-to-drink coffee, tea, and certain fruit juices, may undergo retort sterlization to ensure microbiological safety and
extend shelf life.
3.Sauces, Frut Pulp and Condiments: Various sauces, including tomato sauce, salsa, and condiments, can be sterilized using retort sterilization to ensure the elimination of microorganisms and achieve product stability.
4.Meat and Poultry Products: Processed meat and poultry products, such as canned soups, stews, and ready-to-eat meals. undergo retort sterilization to ensure the elimination of harmful microorganisms and achieve a long shelf life.
5.Dairy Products:Certain dairy products, such as condensed milk and flavored milk, undergo retort sterilization to achieve a longer shelf life. This process helps in
preserving the nutritional content of the products.
6.Seafood Processing: Canned fish and seafood products, such as tuna and salmon, are often subjected to retort sterilization.
Suitable sterilization containers:
1.Bottle containers: PP bottles, HDPE bottles Glass bottles or glass iars.
2.Soft bag packaging: tin foil bag, transparent bag, vacuum bag, high-temperature cooking bag, etc.
3.Mental Cans: Tinplate cans and aluminum cans
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