Why Steam Sterilization Is the Preferred Method for Spices in the U.S.
Steam sterilization is generally preferred over ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization for spices in the USA due to a combination of regulatory, safety, environmental, and consumer perception factors. Here’s a breakdown: 1. Regulatory Restrictions on EtO • FDA and EPA regulations on EtO are very strict in the USA. • EtO is classified as a carcinogen, and its use in food processing is highly restricted or [...]
Steam Sterilization vs. EtO for Spices: The Safer Choice
Steam Sterilization vs. EtO for Spices: The Safer Choice Across the globe, food producers and regulators are moving away from ethylene oxide (EtO) due to its toxic residues, environmental impact, and growing bans in regions like the EU and Japan. Tema Process Steam Sterilization stands out as a clean, natural alternative that leaves no chemical residues, meets organic standards, and aligns with consumer demand for [...]
Natural sterilization/pasteurization of products with pure steam
Food safety ! Natural sterilization/pasteurization of products with pure steam has gained significantly in popularity with the introduction of the continuous HT-ST “In-Flow” steam decontamination process. The very short contact (20-40 seconds) with high pressure steam (autoclave) at a temperature that may vary between 102°C and 122°C makes it possible to decontaminate heat sensitive food products without adverse effect on quality. After the thermal steam [...]
International Pepper Conference (IPC) 2019 in Vietnam
International Pepper Conference (IPC) 2019 in Vietnam. The TEMA Process high pressure steam sterilizer uses natural steam to decontaminate the pepper (5log). The Tema continuous steam sterilizing system uses the HTST (High Temperature / Short Time) process. The product enters the pressurized autoclave. Inside the autoclave, a shaking tray transports the product through the steam. The steam kills unwanted bacteria and pathogens. After this steam [...]
Pepper Steam Sterilizer
Pepper Steam Sterilizer. Spices are valued for their distinct flavour, aroma and colour but they are exposed to wide range of microbial contamination. After spices are harvested from plants, they're often laid on the ground to dry, salmonella comes from birds and other animals, so the contamination is getting into the spices somewhere in picking, drying, processing or storage. Tema Black Pepper Sterilizer refers to [...]
The European Spice Association
The European Spice Association, ESA is a non-profit association representing the interests of its members in all matters pertaining to the processing, packing, quality assurance and food safety and/or marketing of herbs, spices and spice products (e.g. seasonings). ESA and the hosting country The Netherlands has invited all ESA members to the General Assembly 2019 in Rotterdam from June 12th until June 14th, 2019. TEMA [...]
Food Safety for Spices: steam treatment 100% natural – free of chemicals and radiation
Food Safety for Spices: In the spice industry steam treatment is preferred,100% natural and chemical and radiation free Most products intended for human consumption must undergo sanitation steps that eliminate deadly pathogens. These steps might include cooking, pasteurization, pathogen-killing chemical washes, and irradiation. In the spice industry, steam treatment is preferred treatment. The Steam Sterilization Process is 100% natural and is chemical and radiation free. [...]
TEMA Process member of the European and American spice association
ASTA works to ensure the supply of clean, safe spice, shape public policy on behalf of the global industry and advance the business interests of its members and is the voice of the US spice industry in the global market. TEMA Process is a member of the ASTA and ESA (European Spice Association) and is specialized in Sterilization and Pasteurization systems for decontamination of spices, [...]
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