aseptic packaging

  

Definition

Process in which a food product, such as ultra high temperature (UHT) milk) and its package is sterilized separately and then combined and sealed under sterilized atmosphere. In comparison, in a canning process both the item and packaging are sealed as one unit and then heated to sterilize them together.

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