A simple routine bacteriological analysis of a mixture ready to be marketed which invalidate the results obtained upstream, and it is a whole batch of high added value product which can be brought to destruction. Indeed, each seed type reacts differently to heat treatment and it is usually impossible to
It is a fact, major European prime contractors have integrated into their HACCP approach the risks related to the presence of pathogens in dried fruits. They are increasingly likely to require their suppliers to systematically pasteurize the products they purchase. This fundamental trend translates into a very rapid increase in volumes
Spain is the leading European almonds grower, with exports to over 140 countries, but also a major importer of nuts (hazelnuts, pistachios
Steripure Vacuum+Steam pasteurization system has been validated by FDA / Almond Board of California (July 2014) protocol Our vacuum + saturated steam treatment process has been validated according to the Almond Board of California (ABC) protocol. The tests, performed on almonds in the presence of an authorized inspector by the Food