Industrial Processing Equipment

What is pasteurization?

Pasteurization is a process which slows down the growth of microbial (microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, archaea and protists) in food. The process was originally developed to prevent alcohol (mainly beer and wine) from souring, however it is now used in many different foods such as milk, custard, cheese, eggs, canned food etc.  The aim of pasteurization is to reduce the number of viable pathogens in a particular substance so that they are unlikely to cause disease.

Some of the diseases pasteurization can prevent include: tuberculosis, diphtheria, salmonellosis, strep throat, scarlet fever, listeriosis, brucellosis and typhoid fever.

PETEK

PETEK (appointed official agent in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia by Process Systems Services Pty Ltd) is the world class leader in design and manufacture of Pasteurisation systems and equipment.

All PETEK products are guaranteed to meet your needs as they are built to the highest European and International standards.

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd are the main distributors of PETEK products. They are independent, progressive and modern company which offers a high level of service in the fields of general engineering, food processing, pneumatic conveying, pollution control (oil reclamation), chemical processing and specialised service for steel belts used in the wood panel manufacturing industry.

Pasteurisation

Pasteurisation Equipment

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd is the official agent to PETEK in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. PETEK is a world leader is the design and manufacture of pasteurisation systems and associated equipment. PETEK started producing processing equipment for the food industry in 1990. An innovative and flexible acession has given them a capability to meet very specific customer requests. Their modern production plant and professional team assures high quality results.

Some of thetion pasteurisaequipment Process Sytems Services has to offer includes continuous pasteurisation of liquids, pasteurisation tunnels for bottles and jars, syrup blending rooms and air knife dryers. With over 17 years of experience in this field, these two companies can bring you solutions for the food, soft drink and brewing industries. All of their equipment is manufactured in stainless steel to meet the stringent requirements of these industries, which promises reliability, performance and ease of maintenance / cleaning.

Food Preparation

Food processing in the home- essentially processes involved in cooking, preparing, and refrigerating food- involves a huge range of machines and equipment. The relationship between food processing equipment and food preparation techniques is symbiotic, each influencing the other. Different cultures also developed unique methods of cooking, according to available resources, religion, socio-economic development and climate. Some common methods of food preparation techniques includes steaming, frying, braising, boiling, broiling, barbequeing, roasting and baking. Some more unusual techniques include blanching, smoking, sweating, hot sand frying, en croûte, flambé, brewing and coddling.

Of course, in parallel with the huge range of techniques there is also an enormous range of food processing equipment for the home. Heating devices include microwaves, stoves, ovens, barbeques, rotisseries, grills, rice and pasta cookers, break makers, toasters, etc. Cooling devices include fridges (from double door to bar fridges), freezers, ice makers and so on. Then there are a range of other devices, from the more unusual such as fondue sets, milkshake mixers, dim sim cookers, deep fryers, waffles irons and popcorn machines, to the more mundane blenders, juicers, and espresso machines. Process Systems Services Pty Ltd manufactures industrial food processing equipment, from cooling tunnels to industrial ovens.

Food Safety

It is important to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen or industrial plant when processing food. Without proper precautions harmful organisms, whether bacteria or viruses, transmitted through food can have deadly serious consequences. Using heat to prepare food will often kill these organisms, though it will depend on the type of organism, temeperature, cooking time and technique.

Between 5°C and 57°C bacteria can grow rapidly, especially in meat, dairy and poultry products, even when it does not appear to be spoiled. To slow the growth of bacteria these products should be refrigerated. Other measures include washing hands, sanitising equipment after using it, using separate instruments for raw and cooked food and so on. In industrial food processing plants a food processing technician is often employed to check safety and health standards, as well as the quality of food.