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Fruit infusion using a syrup which has been subjected to enzyme treatment and concentrated

US4626434A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1985
Grant dateDec 2, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23B7/08
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is described for rapidly infusing fruit with sugar solutes by means of an infusion bath which is maintained at a substantially constant solutes concentration and viscosity during the course of the infusion process by removing infusion solution; exposing the solution to an enzyme; concentrating the solution; and returning the concentrated solution to the original infusion bath.

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