Process for aseptically packaging a multi-component food product.

摘要

A process for aseptically packaging a food product containing discrete pieces of a solid food component and a fluid food component comprises: depositing solid food component into an open container; contacting the open container and its contents with steam for a period of time sufficient to sterilize both; depositing a sterilized fluid food component into the container; and sealing the container under aseptic conditions. In a preferred embodiment, fully-cooked pasta is placed in a plastic container and sterilized therein prior to despositing a sterilized, cooled cheese sauce thereover and aseptically sealing.