Pickles are both delicious and nutritious foods that have been consumed by people for many years. Pickles are the result of the natural fermentation of vegetables, and some bacteria have an effect on this process. For this reason, hygiene and quality control measures are very important during the pickle production process. In this article, we will talk about the hygiene and quality control measures taken by Berrak during the pickle production process.
The Importance of Quality and Hygiene Standards
Quality and hygiene standards are very important for the food industry. These standards are necessary to offer quality, delicious, and healthy products to consumers. It also serves as a guide for food producers and helps ensure healthy and hygienic conditions during the production process.
Quality standards help determine the characteristics of the product. Properties of the product, such as color, consistency, salt, pH value, and nutritional value are stated. In this way, manufacturers can work to improve the quality of their products. Additionally, quality standards provide consumers with information about products and give them confidence about the quality of the products.
Hygiene standards ensure that products are produced under hygienic conditions. Hygiene standards ensure that products are healthy and do not harm consumers. Complying with hygiene standards during the production process prevents the growth of microorganisms and the spoilage of products. In addition, hygiene standards are also important for the health of employees in the facilities.
Quality and hygiene standards are also necessary to protect the health of consumers. Producing products in high-quality and hygienic conditions ensures that consumers consume healthy products. Producers that comply with quality and hygiene standards gain the trust of consumers and increase their competitiveness in the market.
Material Selection
Berrak carefully selects the vegetables to be used in pickle production. Vegetables are primarily grown under hygienic conditions. Particular attention is paid to the quality of the vegetables to be used in the production process. Characteristics such as freshness, shape, color, and size of vegetables are checked. Unsuitable vegetables are eliminated during the material selection phase. Thus, quality and healthy pickles are produced.
Preparation Phase
Vegetables to be used in pickle making are washed and cleaned with the help of special devices. Vegetables are chopped and cut under hygienic conditions. All processes are carried out under hygienic conditions. The water to be used in making pickle juice is subjected to a special filtering process, and its quality is increased. Salt and spices are also selected by quality control teams and prepared under hygienic conditions.
Fermentation Stage
Pickles are obtained as a result of the fermentation process. During the fermentation process, pickles must be stored under hygienic conditions. Special lids are used to evacuate the gases formed on the pickles during the fermentation process. Thus, the taste and quality of the pickles are preserved.
Quality Control
Berrak is constantly monitored by quality control teams throughout the pickle production process. During the production process, quality control is carried out at every stage, and unsuitable products are eliminated. Properties of the pickles, such as taste, color, consistency, salt, and pH value, are examined by quality control teams. Thus, quality and healthy pickles are offered to consumers.
Packaging
Berrak takes care to package the pickles under hygienic conditions. Jars are washed and sterilized beforehand. Pickles are packaged under hygienic conditions and sealed with the help of a special device. Thus, the quality of pickles is maintained, and healthy products are offered to consumers.
Labeling
Berrak affixes the labels to the packages of pickles under hygienic conditions. The labeling process is carried out by an automatic device. Labels contain information such as the content of the pickle, the production date, the expiration date, and storage conditions. This information informs consumers about the quality and freshness of the pickle.
Storage
Berrak takes care to store pickles under hygienic conditions. Pickles are sorted according to their production dates and stored at the appropriate temperature. During the storage process, the quality of the pickles is preserved, and healthy products are offered to consumers. Berrak ensures that the pickles are stored under hygienic conditions by performing quality control during storage.
Hygiene and Cleaning
Berrak pays attention to hygiene and cleanliness rules during the pickle production process. All employees dress in hygienic conditions and use special gloves. The production area is cleaned and disinfected under hygienic conditions every day. Thus, it is ensured that pickles are produced under hygienic conditions throughout the production process and that healthy products are offered to consumers.
Staff Training
Berrak trains all its personnel to comply with hygienic conditions. Staff is informed and trained about hygiene and cleaning rules. All personnel comply with hygienic conditions throughout the production process and maintain the quality of the pickles.
Reducing Risks in the Production Process
Berrak takes precautions to reduce risks in the pickle production process. In particular, it is ensured that a suitable environment is not created for the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms. The materials used in the production process are stored and sterilized under hygienic conditions. In addition, all equipment used in the production process is cleaned and disinfected under hygienic conditions.
As a result, Berrak attaches great importance to hygiene and quality control measures in the pickle production process. Hygiene and quality control measures are taken at all stages, such as material selection, preparation phase, fermentation, quality control, packaging, labeling, storage, hygiene and cleaning rules, personnel training, and risk reduction measures. Thus, consumers are offered quality, delicious, and healthy pickles. Consumers can consume pickles produced by Berrak with peace of mind.
