How should F0 value be validated during acceptance of a juice sterilization machine?
• Require a validation report showing F0 ≥8 min covering the cold spot.
• Use wireless temperature loggers at the cold spot with sampling ≤1 second.
• Hold sterilization temperature within ±0.5℃; size holding tube by flow rate.
• Validate with the actual product, never with water substitute.
• Require both heat distribution and heat penetration reports from supplier.
• Use wireless temperature loggers at the cold spot with sampling ≤1 second.
• Hold sterilization temperature within ±0.5℃; size holding tube by flow rate.
• Validate with the actual product, never with water substitute.
• Require both heat distribution and heat penetration reports from supplier.