The diagram illustrates the process of vegetable soup products being manufactured in a factory.
Overall, it is a linear process, consisting of 9 phases, starting with the ingredient preparation and culminating in labelling.
The process begins with vegetables being sorted and prepared, during which vegetables are eliminated any damaged or substandard produce before being transferred to a large cooking container. At this stage, salt and pepper are added for seasoning, and the mixture is subsequently thoroughly stirred. This mixture then passes through an ultra-high temperature machine for heating at 145 degrees Celsius. Following this, the soup undergoes a cooling unit, where its temperature is reduced to 30 degrees Celsius, being ready to be packaged.
Meanwhile, the empty cans are sterilised with steam to remove any bacteria and ensure they are ready for the subsequent filling stage. Once sterilised, the cans are filled with the cooled soup in preparation for the sealing stage. At this stage, the filled cans are sealed with lids to prevent the contents from leaking and being affected by external factors. In the next step, these cans are then washed to remove dirt or residue that may have accumulated during the previous packaging stages. Ultimately, labels are attached to the cans, making them ready for sale and distribution.
