Spice Processing
STERIS Isomedix Services provides contract services for microbial reduction and contamination control through a North American network of 18 processing facilities. Our services include gamma irradiation to effectively reduce levels of foodborne pathogens in herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings.
Gamma Irradiation Services
Gamma irradiation provides a safe, reliable method for processing dry food ingredients that may have been contaminated during the harvest, processing or storage stages. The gamma irradiation process:
- Reduces levels of foodborne pathogens
- Is lethal to E. coli, Salmonella and other disease-causing microorganisms
- Helps preserve quality of spices, herbs and vegetable seasonings
- Extends product shelf life of spices, herbs and vegetable seasonings
- Is chemical-free and residual-free
- Can be applied to spices, herbs and vegetable seasonings packed in bags, drums or boxes
Contact Us
Contact a STERIS Isomedix Services representative to learn more about spice, herb and vegetable seasoning microbial reduction and contamination control services.