FBPFST4008 — Preserve food in cans or sealed containers

1 Supervise the preparation of the packaging materials for thermal processing

• 1.1Identify suitable containers for thermal processing
• 1.2Assess the container’s properties, function, and integrity
• 1.3Set up the container closing mechanism and undertake a trial operation
• 1.4Measure and calculate the characteristics of the container

2 Supervise food preparation and filling of containers

• 2.1Identify the quality requirements of raw materials for processing
• 2.2Ensure procedures for dicing and slicing are correctly performed
• 2.3Implement the blanching process using either steam, water, microwaves or hot gas
• 2.4Apply filling procedures for syrups and brines to produce the specified headspace
• 2.5Weigh containers with headspaces and record drained and net weights
• 2.6Carry out exhausting to remove all gases from the headspace and oxygen from the container
• 2.7Monitor closing of the container

3 Ensure hermetic sealing of processed food product

• 3.1Ensure materials are cooked and prepared in an aseptic environment, according to food safety requirements
• 3.2Place materials into containers and hermetically seal

4 Eliminate harmful microorganisms in the hermetic sealing or canning of low acid foods

• 4.1Identify microorganisms relevant to preserving of low acid foods
• 4.2Interpret the D-value of microorganisms
• 4.3Assess the types of microbial spoilage important in thermal processing
• 4.4Document the process for eliminating the risk of microbial spoilage in a food product

5 Assess the impact of acidification in relation to hermetic sealing or canning of low acid foods

• 5.1Measure the acidity of a range of foods
• 5.2Identify the relationship between acidity and growth of microorganisms
• 5.3Establish critical control points (CCPs) for acidified foods

6 Monitor retort operation

• 6.1Load containers onto baskets
• 6.2Ensure retorts are sealed
• 6.3Ensure air trapped inside the retort is removed prior to processing
• 6.4Build up pressure in the retort and maintain sterilisation temperature
• 6.5Cool the container in chlorinated water

7 Review thermal processing operation

• 7.1Review CCPs for thermal processing operation
• 7.2Review data to ensure adherence within critical limits for each CCP
• 7.3Review operating procedures to ensure a quality product

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