Food Engineering | October 2013
Low-acid, high-moisture, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat prepackaged foods are conventionally treated with pressurized steam or high-temperature water at 120°C or higher to inactivate Clostridium botulism spores, stemming their germination and the potential production of a deadly toxin inside the sealed container. [continue reading]
Source: Increasing the frequency of microwave sterilization for packaged meals