Food safety is our advantage
Consumers are becoming more educated on what they eat as well companies that serve them. The damaging impact of foodborne illness outbreaks and food recalls can tarnish a brand forever, and our quality assurance programs and final food pasteurization give bakers confidence and protection. We are setting new standards in the removal of pathogens and microbiological threats.
In sourcing agricultural products, we are committed to safe agricultural practices and processing assurances – all with your specifications and reputation in mind. Quality is further improved through processing of your ingredients at our Lodi, California, facility which is staffed by experienced food scientists and equipped with the world's most modern cleaning and pasteurization equipment. Our procedures include mechanical methods, infrared x-ray scanning and removal of foreign matter and a final 'kill' step of steam pasteurization to destroy pathogens.
Our state-of-the-art "flash" steam injection is used to rapidly raise the temperature and effectively kill microorganisms. A subsequent vacuum phase removes the moisture by condensation, thus cooling and drying the product. This thermal treatment is a rapid process that is effective at decontamination without altering the product or introducing the use of chemicals.
The process is tough on microorganisms, producing the desired kill, yet gentle with the products, preserving their color, flavor, shelf life and nutritional qualities.
Processed to your specifications
Specialty Food Ingredients can deliver the custom preparations you require:
- Dry Roasting
- Oil Roasting
- Cutting/dicing to specification
- Salting and seasoning
- Sizing
- Packaging
