A. Selection of sardine and preparation
B. Exhausting, lidding and sealing
C. Filling and brining
D. Cooling and storage
E. Processing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Sardine Canning Process Steps
The canning of sardines involves a specific sequence of steps to ensure preservation and quality. Arranging these steps correctly is crucial.
Step 1: Selection and Preparation (A)
The process begins with selecting high-quality sardines. They are then cleaned, gutted, and sometimes headed and de-tailed depending on the desired final product.
Step 2: Filling and Brining (C)
Prepared sardines are filled into cans. This is often followed by adding brine (saltwater) or oil, which helps in flavour and preservation.
Step 3: Exhausting, Lidding, and Sealing (B)
Cans are briefly heated (exhausting) to remove air, which helps create a vacuum seal. Immediately after, the cans are lidded and hermetically sealed to prevent contamination.
Step 4: Processing (E)
The sealed cans undergo a high-temperature heat treatment (sterilization or processing) in an autoclave. This step destroys microorganisms, preventing spoilage and extending shelf life.
Step 5: Cooling and Storage (D)
After processing, the cans are rapidly cooled to prevent overcooking and damage to the can. Finally, the cooled cans are stored under appropriate conditions before distribution.
Correct Sequence
Based on the standard procedure for canning fish like sardines, the correct sequence is:
- A: Selection of sardine and preparation
- C: Filling and brining
- B: Exhausting, lidding and sealing
- E: Processing
- D: Cooling and storage
Therefore, the correct sequence is A, C, B, E, D.
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