Unitherm Food Systems Offers Infrared Pasteurization Equipment

Unitherm Food Systems introduces cooperative engineering and innovative 3D modeling with equipment manufacturers and engineers to customize, streamline, and improve food processing technologies. With the ability to see a made-to-order design with 3D modeling, Unitherm is able to meet the exacting safety and food quality requirements wanted on the production lines of many of the food industry’s largest players. The introduction of infrared for pasteurization is a new process.  It was not a consideration for fully cooked meats prior to 2002.  As the U.S. began to focus on the genetic fingerprint of Listeria monocytogenes and match it with a specific production facility, it became apparent that the meat industry needed a better scientific understanding of how and where pathogens attached to ready-to-eat meats occur. Once these cross-contamination points were discovered, the question became how to solve this and alleviate the risk of food poisoning. Infrared is an alternative to chemical or other processes.