Constraints to Quality Optimization in Aseptic Processing

The optimization incorporated constraints, such as health requirements to destroy pathogens, spoilage‐causing microorganisms and enzymes inactivation. Simultaneously, the optimal process had to maximize chemical and sensory attributes, nutrients retention and overall quality. Linear programming was utilized to conform with all the aforementioned constraints and to derive the optimal processing time and temperature. The method offered a straight forward procedure for the optimization of aseptic processing and could be utilized in the implementation of optimal high temperature‐short time processes.