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HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING (HPP) is a non-thermal pasteurization process able to keep fresh attributes of fruit and vegetable products.Freshly processed fruit and vegetable products are introducedinto a high pressure vessel in their final flexible package,and subjected to a high level of hydrostatic pressure (isostaticpressure transmitted by water). Shape and integrity remainsunchanged because pressure is identical on every part ofthe product.HPP is an all natural, clean, environmentally friendly technology.HPP machines only require electricity and water, which isrecycled.Puree, coulis, sauces, juices, smoothies, chunks, slices,ready-to-eat products, these are only some examples of awide range of fruit and vegetable products that can beprocessed by HPP.Premium, natural and/or organic products maintain highersensorial, functional and nutritional values while improvingshelf life and food safety.The process is suitable for bottles, cups, pouches, trays…Puree, coulis & saucesHPP is the alternative to heat processing for fruit & vegetablepuree, coulis and sauces. It gets a significant shelf life extension,keeping fresh and home-made taste.One of the most successful commercial HPP applicationnowadays is definitely preservative-free guacamole (avocadopuree with spices) because the process maintains avocadoflavour, texture and green colour without sacrificing foodsafety or shelf life (up to 6 weeks under chilled conditions).Juices and smoothiesHPP is the best option for keeping fresh flavour of juices andsmoothies. This non-thermal process keeps originalfruit/vegetable taste and colour, allowing the creation of thehighest quality premium range. The real taste of freshlysqueezed juice!Ready to eat vegetable mealsHPP controls microbial safety in ready-to eat cooked vegetablemeals allowing to develop clean label products. Shelf-life isincreased, maintaining all the freshness of natural flavouringingredients.Chunks and slicesWith HPP, new convenient pieces and slices with a longershelflife and higher sensorial qualities can be launched.Pressure can pasteurize with the same efficiency fruit andvegetable halves.

Elimination of micro-organismsHigh pressure, between 400 MPa/ 58,000 psi and600 MPa/ 87,000 psi from 1 to 5 minutes, reduces severallogs of spoiling micro-organisms (yeasts, moulds, lactic acidbacteria, psycrotrophic bacteria) and pathogens (E.coli,Listeria, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium…) in fruit and vegetableproducts.log CFU/ml876543210Total microflora of orange juice control or pressureprocessed during 1 min at 500 MPa / 72,500 psi0 5 10 15 20 25 30Storage days at +5ºCFunctional / Organic foods and beveragesControlHPPOne of the main trends that is making HPP successful is thedevelopment of natural, organic, preservativefree, and functionalproducts. HPP as a non-thermal and delicate post-packaginglethality intervention, allows development of healthier food: rich invitamins, anti-oxidants and thermosensitive antimutageniccomponents, bringing a higher level of functionality to new products.Shelf-life increaseShelf-life is multiplied from 3 up to 10 times comparing withthe same product without HPP, stored at same temperature.In any case, more than microbial shelf-life, sensorial qualityis maintained much longer thanks to micro-organismdestruction: no fermentative taste due to yeasts, moulds orlactic acid bacteria. HPP products stay fresh much longer.HPP advantagesSome examples of HPP products in the market• Post packaging/bottling pasteurization processavoiding any recontamination: ➣ Secure products.• Effective in eliminating spoilage and pathogenicmicro-organisms: ➣ Protect the brand.• No impact on sensory, nutritional and functionalproperties: ➣ Create organic or functional foods.• Increases shelf-life maintaining product freshness:➣ Expand markets.Product type ProductCountry Pathogens control Shelf-life increase Preservative-free Organic Functional Shelf-stableJuices &smoothiesPurees,coulis &saucesCuts & slicesReady-toeat mealsCitrus juicesApple, plum, strawberry, pear juicesJuices and smoothiesOrange juice and smoothiesOrganic apple juicesSmoothies and organic orange juiceBroccoli & apple, carrot juicesPomegranate juiceJuices & superfood smoothieAvocado pulp & guacamoleGuacamole regular & organicMexican style tomato saucesTofu & dressingsHummus and salsasFruit puree & coulisApple & strawberry jamsBlended apple fruit pureesAvocado halvesChopped onionsCooked, mixed vegetable mealsReady-to eat rice & blend of cerealsFranceItalyNorthern IrelandSpainPortugalAustraliaCzech RepublicAustraliaUSAMexicoUSAUSAUSAUSAAustraliaItalyCanadaMexicoUSASpainJapan√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√The rights are reserved to modify the characteristics indicated in this catalogue without previous advice.Marzo 2009