Effects of container type and size on thermal processing characteristics and B-vitamin retention of canned cat food

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Introduction

Rigid cans were the traditional container for canned cat foods, but semi-rigid trays/tubs and flexible pouches are popular options as well. Despite this, little is published on the effects of canned cat food container characteristics on thermal processing and retention of B-vitamins. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the effects of container size and type on thermal processing and B-vitamin retention.

Materials and methods

Treatments were arranged in a factorial with two container sizes [small (85–99 g) and medium (156–198 g)] and three container types (flexible, semi-rigid, and rigid). A canned cat food formula was prepared, filled, and sealed into containers before retort processing to a heating cycle target lethality of 8 min. Internal retort and co

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10213778 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature