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Abstract

The invention presents a method, apparatus and container for sterilizing solid matter or liquid matter containing solid matter efficiently in a short time, while preventing deterioration of quality or decline of flavor. In this method, solid matter (a) and liquid matter (b) are separately heated and sterilized, and both are mixed after being sterilized, and put and sealed in a bag (c) or container. When heating and sterilizing the solid matter independently, the solid matter is weight and dispensed in each retainer (c) by the portion of one pack each, and sterilized, and is transferred, after being sterilized, from the retainer (d) into a bag (c) or container, and sealed. Sterilization is executed by rotating the retainer (d) and inducing an agitating action on the inside solid matter. The apparatus comprises a sterilizing tank 22 or 42 for receiving and supporting a plurality of retainers (d) by a plurality of guide rails 22e so as to allow to roll in an aligned state, and an oscillating device 40 or 72 for oscillating it like a seesaw. The retainer (d), that is, a container 81 is formed in a cylindrical cup form on the outer circumference so as to be easy to roll and rotate, and the inner circumference and inner bottom are provided with means for promoting agitation of the solid matter.

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First Claim