Table 7.4 The advantages and drawbacks of bulk and in-container high pressure food processing Advantages In-container Applicable to all foods, both liquid and solid Minimal risk af post-treatment contamination ‘The high pressure part of the system is readily available. No major developments required Bulk Simple material handling (pumps, pipes, valves, etc.) High container flexibility (c.g. glass, metal containers are possible) Maximum HP vessel volume efficiency (> 90%) Minimum vessel dead time (fast loading/unloading, no opening/closing of vessel requiced) Disadvantages In-container Complex material handling Low volume efficiency (50-70%) Low contaimer flexibility High high pressure vesse! dead-time (loading/unicading, fill, vent, open, close) Bulk Only applicable to pumpable foods Still need aseptic filling step, increasing post treatment contamination risk Aseptic design of all high pressure components in contact with food required