This three-day class covers acidified foods production and teaches the principles of thermal processing, equipment requirements, container closure evaluation, and record keeping for glass jars and cans. It is designed for retort operators, quality assurance technicians, and home canners, and will be useful for personnel in plants that pack and thermally process low acid foods and acidified foods in hermetically sealed containers. Sanitation principles are discussed in detail.

The course addresses both flexible pouch and traditional can retort operations.

This class satisfies FDA requirements. Class size is limited to 20 participants, and attendees will receive a certificate upon successful completion. The registration fee is $510.

Kodiak residents are eligible for scholarships covering registration fees, thanks to funding from the Kodiak Island Borough. Contact Marc Solano for the discount code before registering.

Course instructor: Chris Sannito, Seafood Technology Specialist

Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center

• Seafood processing
• Environmental compliance
• Product development
• Small business operations
• HACCP
• Commercial fish smoking

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