Natural Pasteurization
H2O Express^® is a new steam-based pasteurization system for spices, flavorings, seeds, botanicals, grains, nuts, edible gums and other food ingredients.
The process utilizes newly developed technology which facilitates rapid penetration of steam and transfer of heat throughout the materials being pasteurized.

Convenience Makes a Difference
Unlike other steam-based technologies currently being used on a limited basis for pasteurization of spices and botanicals, H2O Express^® does not require removal of materials from bulk packaging. Treatment can be performed in jute or poly-woven bags, fiberboard cartons and super-sacks.

Product Quality
Because H2O Express^® rapidly and uniformly transfers heat throughout the material being treated, the process does not expose product to temperatures higher than the minimum required for pasteurization. Included in the H2O Express^® process is a rapid cooling stage to minimize residence time at elevated temperatures and maintain product quality.

Devitalizes Weeds
An additional advantage of the H2O Express^® process over conventional gas or irradiation-based technologies is the complete devitalization of contaminant weed seeds within the product. This is particularly important as Federal and State regulators are increasingly concerned about the possibility of foreign weed seeds harming our nation’s agriculture.

Elimination of Insects
H2O Express^® can also be used for elimination of insects from most commodities including fresh fruits and vegetables. Current heat treatment schedules for fruits and vegetables utilize hot water dips or long-term residence in heated rooms at atmospheric pressure. H2O Express^® facilitates treatment in a much shorter time and can be performed on palletized product contained within shipping cartons.

Exclusive Technology
H2O Express^® is a patented technology offered exclusively by Cosmed Group, the leader in pasteurization science.