Jam and Jellies Finished Product Micro Testing
Hello,
I have a curious question, anyone else with jam/jelly exposure testing finish product and if so at what amount?
Example: Tests Micros from every batch of jam/jelly prior to release for pathogens and spoiling agents.
I have moved to composite testing as they were doing every batch but historically we've never seen a positive. We're a high brix, low pH product that is pasteurized essentially twice.
Any feedback helps - oh SQF facility btw. TIA!!!
What is the reason to test finished batches for pathogens? I'm curious because you have a low risk product and what seems to be a low risk process.
Only potential is what is the likelihood of post process contamination? I'm assuming you are hot filling? If so...the risk is almost zero...seems like a waste of time and money to me.