Food laboratories are essential to the processing and distribution of a wide variety of consumer products. Ensuring the safety and accountability of laboratory effectiveness, there are several groups responsible for facilitating every sequence of the food testing process. These groups include:
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Taking a Close Look at Thermal Processing
Thermal processing is considered one of the most widely used food sterilization methods in the food industry. According to sciencing.com, it is defined as “a food sterilization technique in which the food is heated at a temperature high enough to destroy microbes and enzymes.” The specific amount of time required depends upon the certain type of food and the growth habits of the enzymes or microorganisms. The term “thermal” refers to the heating process, which is a practical way of protecting food products within the production cycle.
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When dealing with high volumes of food processing and materials, it is hard not to envision any problems associated with the spread of bacteria or identifying sources of contamination. With adequate sanitation methods and procedures, any risks of contamination from machinery and tools used in the food industrial process can be eliminated.
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