915 Labs introduces breakthrough in food processing, paving the way for healthier heating and clean food labels
Microwave system eliminates need for excess salt and additives
915 Labs, a leader in natural food processing and packaging technology, introduced today its new microwave sterilization system, a transformative technology that will help meet the growing consumer demand for high-quality, natural and additive-free packaged food. The company’s Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilization, or MATS, systems are currently operating in commercial test kitchens and the first full-scale system is on order for installation at a North American food company processing facility.
Processing food with MATS is dramatically different than conventional food processing, also called “retort.” In conventional processing, food is vacuum-packed in a can or pouch and placed in a pressurized cooker at temperatures above 250 degrees for as long as an hour, which negatively impacts nutrients, texture and the natural taste of the food. As a result, salt and unnatural additives are required to mask the damage caused by prolonged exposure to high heat .