Regulations, Quality, and Food Safety
Microbiological safety: Canning and stability testing: What is it?
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Published on : 23/01/2025
By Lwidgi LUGROS - January 2025
Introduction
With the resurgence of microbiological health crises, particularly those linked to botulism in artisanal preserves, the microbiological safety of food products is back in the spotlight. Although canning is becoming increasingly popular with craftsmen and small local structures, it remains a rigorous profession requiring specific skills, adapted equipment and perfect mastery of processes. Among the key elements of this mastery, stability tests are essential to guarantee the safety of finished products. Contrary to popular belief, it is not conventional microbiological analyses that validate the stability of a canned product, but specific tests governed by dedicated standards. The CTCPA, as a reference center for the canning industry, supports professionals with tools, standardized analyses and recognized know-how to ensure the safety of their products. This article reviews the importance of stability testing and the best practices to adopt in canning.
To read the full article, download it here: TechTime Article - January 2025 - Stability testing
Any questions? Contact Lwidgi LUGROS, Head of Laboratories : llugros@ctcpa.org
Introduction
With the resurgence of microbiological health crises, particularly those linked to botulism in artisanal preserves, the microbiological safety of food products is back in the spotlight. Although canning is becoming increasingly popular with craftsmen and small local structures, it remains a rigorous profession requiring specific skills, adapted equipment and perfect mastery of processes. Among the key elements of this mastery, stability tests are essential to guarantee the safety of finished products. Contrary to popular belief, it is not conventional microbiological analyses that validate the stability of a canned product, but specific tests governed by dedicated standards. The CTCPA, as a reference center for the canning industry, supports professionals with tools, standardized analyses and recognized know-how to ensure the safety of their products. This article reviews the importance of stability testing and the best practices to adopt in canning.
To read the full article, download it here: TechTime Article - January 2025 - Stability testing
Any questions? Contact Lwidgi LUGROS, Head of Laboratories : llugros@ctcpa.org
