SURFACE PASTEURIZATION OF BULK AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

摘要

A method and apparatus for processing bulk agricultural products are provided. The method includes bulk loading agricultural products into a sealable container; and heating the agricultural products to a temperature in a range of about 140-350 degrees °F for a period of less than about 10 minutes. The apparatus includes a sealable chamber including at least one door sized to allow bulk produce to be loaded into the chamber. A steam generator has an outlet provided in the chamber sized to provide sufficient steam output to raise the temperature of the chamber loaded with produce to a range of about 140-350 degrees °F in a period of less than about 10 minutes.