Thermal process validation methods


Summary

The video delves into the critical role of validation in maintaining food safety when applying thermal processes to eliminate harmful microorganisms. It discusses methodologies for measuring thermal processes, achieving minimum target hits to reduce microorganisms, and utilizing sensors for monitoring product treatment. Factors like product size, cooking equipment, and other variables impacting the thermal process are emphasized during validation runs, along with the importance of conducting additional testing to identify cold spots in the product for thorough temperature distribution understanding.


Introduction to Food Safety Validation

Overview of the importance of validation in ensuring food safety by applying thermal processes to eliminate harmful microorganisms.

Methods of Validation

Discussion on different methodologies like measuring thermal processes, minimum target hit to reduce microorganisms, and using sensors for monitoring product treatment.

Variables Affecting Validation

Explanation of variables to consider during validation runs such as product size, cooking equipment, and other factors impacting the thermal process.

Temperature Distribution Testing

Detailed explanation of conducting extra testing to identify the coldest spots in the product and ensuring thorough temperature distribution understanding.

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