Spices

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 treatment the product is discharged through a rotary valve, into the fluid bed dryer. In the […]

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. Steam treating uses saturated steam under pressure for a specific duration and temperature in order to kill microorganisms. It is the preferred method in the organic industry because it kills spores without damaging […]