MODULAR WATER RETORT
Field / Industry: Food industry
Patent Number / Registration Number: 2-2016-000401
Status of Application: On – going
Brief Description / Features of the Technology:
One of the most important steps in the canning of foods is thermal processing; of which sterilizing by retorting is a common example. The developed water retort is a batch-type pressurized cooking vessel operating at 120°C to 140°C in an enclosed 100L working volume using a vertical-cylinder.This equipment is designed to withstand extreme pressure and temperature by applying compress air and to cool down the process. Sterilization is achieved through the application of heat to food products—like “suman,” “bibingka,” fruit puree, rice or ready-to-eat meals, milk, etc.—packed in retort pouches, cans or bottle containers. The water retort is also capable of pasteurization.
Problem Addressed:
Food spoilage
Advantages:
Optimize use of LPG as heat source for steaming
Market Potential / Application:
Food preservation
Inventors:
Ulysses B. Ante
Jorge Arbie V. Garcia
Jose B. Ferrer
Franz Joseph D. Libao
Rommel M. Belandres
Brian U. Rasco
Robert O. Dizon
Fred P. Liza
Melchor C. Valdecañas
Oscar T. Magora, Jr.
Lorencito M. Pacatang