Canning process and apparatus.

摘要

A process and apparatus for treating a foodstuff in a container which is to be hermetically sealed characterised in that the container (19) is extended by means of an extension piece (23), foodstuff is added so that it fills the container and at least part of the extension piece, the extended container is fitted with a closing member (10) to form a closed assembly provided with an outlet (11) for the escape of air, the contents are purged with steam until they have shrunk to such an extent that the foodstuff in the extension piece has subsided into the container and the required degree of heat processing has been achieved after which the container, extension piece and closing member are separated from each other.