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[kash]

Hi all members. Just a quick Question regarding Shelf Life Testing of Ready To Eat Meal Product. Products are Chicken Curry, Lamb Curry and Rice Meals (such as Biryani and Pilau Rice). Shelf Life Testing is For 8 Days what Parameter should someone consider for Shelf Life Evaluation? What is the acceptability of Microbiology (TVC, enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas etc) and organoleptic Test. Thank You 

[Charles.C]

Hi All Members

Just a quick Question regarding Shelf Life Testing of Ready To Eat Meal Product.

Products are Chicken Curry, Lamb Curry and Rice Meals (such as Biryani and Pilau Rice)

Shelf Life Testing is For 8 Days

what Parameter should someone consider for Shelf Life Evaluation? what is the acceptability of Microbiology (TVC, enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas etc) and organoleptic Test.

 

Thank You 

 

Hi kash,

 

It may be a quick question but there is no quick answer.

 

It relates to storage conditions which are omitted.

 

+ you have to decide which items control the shelf life.

[Charles.C]

Hi kash,

 

It may be a quick question but there is no quick answer.

 

It relates to storage conditions which are omitted.

 

+ you have to decide which items control the shelf life.

 

I am guessing the finished product is stored chilled, eg 2-8degC, and is not a specialised packaging, eg not vacpack or gas flushed.

 

If so, the shelf life/"Use By" is likely based on compliance with UK/RTE Regulatory limits for L.monocytogenes.

 

Additionally, it is customary that at end of declared shelf life, the BCPA data fully comply with Product Specification (which, for micro, are presumably dictated by the UK Guidelines).

[kash]

Hi,

Thank You Charles,C

I have found following information helpful:

https://assets.publi..._the_market.pdf

[Charles.C]

Hi,

Thank You Charles,C

I have found following information helpful:

https://assets.publi..._the_market.pdf

 

Yes, this is a well-known reference for RTE goods, eg  -

 

https://www.ifsqn.co...ds/#entry127333