Patent ID: 6153240
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A23B,A23L,A61L

Abstract:
An apparatus for microbial intervention and pasteurization of a food having an outer surface, comprising:a chamber having an interior portion, a bottom surface, and a suspension element for supporting the food above the bottom surface;a steam generator having a steam pipe, an interior portion, and a water inlet valve, the steam pipe being in fluid communication with the interior portion of the chamber and the interior portion of the steam generator, and the water inlet valve being in fluid communication with the interior portion of the steam generator;a chilled water source;a controller in electrical communication with the water inlet valve and the chilled water source;a timer in electrical communication with the controller;a power source in electrical communication with the steam generator, the controller, and the timer; anda temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the outer surface of the food, the sensor being in electrical communication with the controller.