Description
Sterile food processing technique
Technical
Aseptic processing is a processing technique wherein commercially thermally sterilized liquid products are packaged into previously sterilized containers under sterile conditions to produce shelf-stable products that do not need refrigeration. Aseptic processing has almost completely replaced in-container sterilization of liquid foods, including milk, fruit juices and concentrates, cream, yogurt, salad dressing, liquid egg, and ice cream mix. There has been an increasing popularity for foods that contain small discrete particles, such as cottage cheese, baby foods, tomato products, fruit and vegetables, soups, and rice desserts.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like ultra-filtered wine where varietal characteristics are preserved without oxidation
Coffee Analogy
Similar to nitrogen-flushed coffee packaging that maintains freshness
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to laboratory-grade alcohol bases that carry no interfering scents