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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[File:Atuoclav 2 (NXPowerLite Copy).JPG|300px|right|thumb|Cooking trays of wet food]]
'''Wet foods are made by mixing recipe ingredients together and cooking them within the can, tray or pouch.''' The food in the container then remains sterile for the shelf life of the product or until opened. These products can be in the form of chunks in gravy, sauce or jelly, loaf or mousse.
'''Wet foods are made by mixing recipe ingredients together and cooking them within the can, tray or pouch.''' The food in the container then remains sterile for the shelf life of the product or until opened. These products can be in the form of chunks in gravy, sauce or jelly, loaf or mousse.
== Sealing and Cooking ==
== Sealing and Cooking ==
The can, pouch or tray is then sealed and enters a cooking process. The temperature and length of cooking are carefully controlled in order to prevent spoilage over the shelf life of the product, as well as to optimise the taste and protect the required nutritional content.
The can, pouch or tray is then sealed and enters a cooking process. The temperature and length of cooking are carefully controlled in order to prevent spoilage over the shelf life of the product, as well as to optimise the taste and protect the required nutritional content.