PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS

摘要

A method for the production of a stabilized packaged food product compris ing the steps of: filling a tray with a predetermined quantity of a food sta rting material; introducing the tray into a pressure vessel and conveying th e tray through the pressure vessel while performing the following steps in s equence inside the pressure vessel: (i) treating the food starting material with high-temperature pressurized steam to sterilize the material, and (ii) dosing the sterile food material inside said tray with a predetermined amoun t of sterile water; and (iii) applying a lid to the tray to seal the food pr oduct inside the tray while maintaining the tray in a sterile environment. S uitable food starting materials comprise starchy food products, such as rice , wheat or pasta, and/or meat or vegetable pieces. Also provided are an appa ratus for performing the method and packaged stabilized full moisture food p roducts obtainable by the process.