Ultra Pasteurization – Water or Steam-based
Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing (NAICS 3115)
NAICS process:
Process Brief: The process of destroying microorganisms that could cause disease, usually done by applying heat to a food.
Energy source: Steam or hot water
Energy Intensity:
Ultra-Pasteurization
The ultra pasteurization process heats milk to at least 138 degrees Celsius for a minimum of two seconds. It is similar to the ultra high temperature pasteurization, but because of less stringent packaging, the ultra pasteurization process requires the milk to be refrigerated after pasteurization.
Ultra-High Temperature Pasteurization
The ultra high temperature pasteurization process heats milk to at least 138 degrees Celsius for a minimum of two seconds. The basis of this type of process is the sterilization of the food product prior to packaging. The sterilized product is then packaged into pre-sterilized containers in a sterile environment.
There are two types of heat treatment in this method of pasteurization: indirect heating or direct heating. Indirect heating uses a plate heat exchanger system, similar to those used in the continuous pasteurization process. Direct heating requires steam to be directly injected into the milk or requires the milk to pass through a steam chamber. Unlike conventional pasteurization processes, ultra high temperature pasteurization already homogenizes the milk as it pasteurizes it.
Manufacturers
FMC FoodTech Chicago
200 East Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: 312-861-6000
Web site: www.fmctechnologies.com
Niro Inc.
9165 Rumsey Road
Columbia, MD 21045
Telephone: 410-997-8700
Web site: www.niroinc.com
Source: Overview GRI-03/0075; Overview photo http://www.niroinc.com/html/gea_liquid_processing/ultra_high_temperature_UHT_Plants.htm 3/2007;