Method for preserving foodstuffs comprises sterilizing them in cans or jars by treating them with steam in autoclave and cooling by spraying with water under normal pressure

摘要

Method for preserving foodstuffs comprises sterilizing them in cans or jars by treating them with steam in an autoclave. They are then cooled by spraying with water under normal pressure. An Independent claim is included for an autoclave for carrying out the method containing a water feed pipe (3) and a horizontal distribution pipe (5) with jets (21) along its length.