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Retort Processing For Low Acid Foods

We offer comprehensive retort processing services for low-acid foods to ensure microbiological safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance. Our capabilities include pilot-scale retort systems designed to address specific product and packaging requirements.

Heat Penetration Testing

Precise heat penetration studies, a core area of expertise under the leadership of Dr. Scott Whiteside, are conducted to determine the thermal behavior of products during processing. Our detailed analysis supports the development of safe and efficient thermal processes, ensuring critical temperatures are consistently achieved throughout the product for optimal safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

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Thermal Process Development

We specialize in designing, optimizing, and validating thermal processes for a variety of foods. Our thermal process development ensures compliance with FDA and USDA regulations while maintaining product quality and maximizing production efficiency.

Accelerated Shelf Life Testing

Accelerated shelf-life testing (ASLT), including parameters such as, viscosity, water activity, moisture, color, texture, brix, oxidation, etc. for all types of shelf stable human and pet foods.

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Package Integrity Evaluation

Packaging integrity evaluation including but not limited to; bursting test, vacuum leak testing, creep testing, microscopy seal evaluation and sealing efficiency analysis.

Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences
Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences | 223 Poole Agricultural Center; Box 340316, Clemson, SC 29634