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Treatment of contaminated vanilla
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The Treatment of Contaminated Vanilla with Steripure Technology
The production and storage of vanilla, one of the most prized products in the world, often face challenges, notably contamination by mold.
These microorganisms can not only affect the quality of vanilla but also pose health risks. Steripure has developed an innovative method using saturated steam to effectively pasteurise vanilla beans, ensuring their safety while preserving their organoleptic qualities.
The Mold Problem
Moulds commonly affect vanilla, especially in tropical regions where humidity levels are high. They can develop on vanilla beans during drying, storage or transport, degrading the quality of the spice and promoting the presence of harmful bacteria.
Steripure’s Solution: A Three-Step Process
To treat contaminated vanilla beans, Steripure uses a three-step process that ensures complete pasteurisation while maintaining the integrity of the product:
- Brushing the Pods
The pods are carefully brushed to remove surface particles and visible mold. - Thorough Cleaning
After brushing, the pods are thoroughly washed to eliminate any residual contaminants on their surface. - Saturated Steam Pasteurization
Once cleaned, the vanilla beans are ready for pasteurisation. Steripure’s saturated steam process uses “perfect” steam to penetrate deep into the beans.
Results: Before and After Treatment
CONCLUSION
Steripure’s saturated steam technology, combined with rigorous brushing, eliminates mold while preserving vanilla quality, transforming contaminated pods into a healthy and valuable product.