Dairy processors have long relied on pasteurization, which applies mild heat to a product for a set amount of time, to eliminate pathogens and extend the shelf life of products. Unfortunately, the process can negatively impact the sensorial and nutritional aspects of the product.
Ensuring consumer safety through innovative technologies that improve product safety is a critical priority for the dairy industry. Important pillars of a safe dairy product include having high-quality raw materials, proper storage temperatures, proper pasteurization and good sanitation procedures.
New technologies don’t use heat to preserve dairy foods. The microbiological quality of pressure-treated milk is comparable to that of thermally pasteurized milk.
September 26, 2014
High-pressure-based technologies have the potential to preserve natural freshness as well as the sensory and nutritional qualities of a variety of
dairy products.