IN PACKAGE NON IONIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION STERILIZATION

摘要

A method for reducing microorganisms (sterilization) in a free flowing product in a container. The product in the container is radiated with non ionizing electromagnetic radiation at an energy density sufficient to achieve commercially sterile temperature and is manipulated in a manner to distribute heat and ensure that the product and the container reach a temperature sufficient to commercially sterilize the product and the interior surfaces of the container.