Coconut milk is a common dairy beverage known to households around the world. Coconut milk is rich in fat, protein, vitamins and minerals. As a healthy drink, coconut milk caters to this trend and has become a hot topic on social media, stimulating consumers' interest and creative enthusiasm. Coconut milk has high requirements for shelf life, so choosing reasonable sterilization equipment plays an important role in the shelf life and safety of coconut milk. Today we will show you how to use a sterilizer to sterilize coconut milk and what are the advantages of coconut milk sterilization?
The working process of sterilizing coconut milk using a retort machine usually follows the following steps:
Pr-process: Make sure that the coconut milk product has undergone necessary pr-processed before entering the retort machine, ensure that the coconut milk is free of impurities and clean and hygienic, and pack the coconut milk into appropriate packaging containers, such as bottles or cans or pouches, and seal them intact.
Loading: The packaged coconut milk products are orderly placed on retort baskets or trays, then loaded into the retort cooker.
Preheating: Start the retort sterilizer, which preheats the coconut milk to a specific temperature and pressure, and precisely controls the temperature to prevent damage to the packaging container. It can also kill bacteria and microorganisms in the coconut milk to achieve food safety levels.
Sterilization: When the temperature in the retort sterilizer reaches the set value (e.g. 121°C), the sterilization phase begins. The sterilization time varies from 15 minutes to more than an hour, depending on the product type and size and packaging material.
Throughout the sterilization process, the SUMPOT retort precisely controls temperature and pressure to achieve standardized sterilization and effective sterilization results.
Cooling: After sterilization, the coconut milk product is cooled to the set temperature to prevent over-sterilization and damage to product quality. According to the temperature requirements, the coconut milk can be cooled once or multiple times. Normally, the cooling process can be completed when the temperature point in the center of the container drops below 40 degrees.
Unloading: When the coconut milk product is completely cooled, unload them from retort cooker, check the product container is well sealed and good appearance, then labeling, packaging and transportation are carried out, and the whole coconut milk sterilization process is completed.
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2. Wide range of packaging methods
The retort machine can handle coconut milk products in different packaging types, including cans, bottles and soft bags. This flexibility and wide range of options increase consumers' autonomy in product selection and also promote the innovation and development of the packaging industry.
3. Consistency of sterilization effect:
Automated coconut milk sterilization process can ensure the consistency and standardization of the sterilization effect of each batch of coconut milk products, uniform heat distribution, and ensure that the quality meets international standards.
1. Time control: The time interval from coconut milk filling and sealing to sterilization should be controlled within 1 hour to avoid bacterial growth.
2. Safe loading: Before putting coconut milk into the sterilization kettle, check whether there are people or foreign objects in the kettle, and close the door only after ensuring safety.
3. Pot door safety: After the coconut milk is sterilized, there is residual pressure in the sterilization kettle. At this time, the door should not be opened immediately. Wait until the pressure is naturally released before opening the pot door.
4. Sterilization parameter control: The sterilization temperature, pressure and time should be set strictly in accordance with the specifications and packaging form of the coconut milk product to ensure the expected sterilization effect.
Conclusion
The widespread use of retort machines in coconut milk production is an effective way to extend the shelf life of products, maintain product nutrients, improve product quality and ensure product safety. With the diversity and wide range of coconut milk packaging methods, consumers have more choices and the packaging industry has more development opportunities. As the global demand for coconut milk continues to grow, sterilizers will also be presented with more innovations. SUMPOT retorts are committed to the research and development and production of retort sterilizers for various food and dairy products, providing effective food sterilization solutions for the food industry. It is a leader in the sterilization industry of the food industry, providing one-stop service and excellent after-sales service. If you are looking for food sterilization steam solutions, please click to contact us now! Get Factory Quote Now!
