PhoenixTM solution to HACCP Cook & Chill CCP Validation
As part of any Food processors HACCP program , validation of cook and chill processes is a critical and significant task , taking time , effort , and resources .
PhoenixTM have developed a thruprocess temperature monitoring technology specifically for this task , designed to meet the challenges of the food processing market . Ideal for the validation process for any new cook regime , new product , or annual process certification . Whether performing an oven survey “ oven mapping to identify cold spots ” or validating the cook under production conditions , the thru-process profiling solution gives you the accuracy , efficiency , and reliability you need to satisfy your HACCP demands .
As its name suggests , thru-process profiling is the method by which product and or process temperature is monitored throughout the complete cook / chill process . The data logger making the physical temperature measurement , with multiple thermocouples , travels safely with the product through the process . Protection from process conditions such as heat , steam , water , and oil is provided by a suitably designed thermal barrier . The thermal barrier provides robust protection to the data logger to prevent damage but also ensure that it maintains a safe operating temperature to give accurate temperature readings . Monitoring of continuous conveyorised linear and spiral ovens and semi-continuous or rotational batch cooks is feasible where the use of external recorders with trailing thermocouples is tedious , completely impractical , and possibly unsafe . Employing the thru-process principal , process monitoring can be performed under true production conditions without compromising line productivity .
At the heart of the thru-process monitoring system is the PhoenixTM data logger . The PhoenixTM NT data logger range has been designed specifically for the challenges of monitoring food processing applications with an IP67 case design protecting from moisture . Type K or Type T data logger options allow accurate measurement of both cook and chill processes ( Type T measurement range -200 ° C to 400 ° C ). Data logger and thermocouple correction factors can be applied to the recorded data logger data to maximise measurement accuracy . PhoenixTM offer a range of thermal barriers to suit the process type , duration , and temperatures . Even if a standard thermal barrier cannot meet the process requirements , PhoenixTM can often custom design a unique solution to suit .
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