Shelf-stable foodstuffs and methods for their preparation

摘要

Low pH, high moisture, shelf stable foodstuff and methods of making are provided. The foodstuff is acidified with acidic electrodialized composition, edible inorganic acid or mixture thereof to obtain a final product pH of 4.6 and preferably 4.3 or less. The low pH foodstuff has total organic acids content of 0.12 moles per 1,000 grams of foodstuff or less and is heated to a temperature of 165° F. to pasteurize. New or improved, shelf stable, non-sour food components and products and their methods of preparation are also provided.