Process for preparing calcium-supplemented not-from-concentrate fruit juice beverages
US5474793A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L33/16
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for preparing calcium-supplemented, ready-to-serve, not-from-concentrate (NFC) fruit juice beverages is disclosed. This process involves circulating an acidified NFC juice stream containing citric and malic acid from a blend tank through a mixing zone that creates turbulent flow. A powdered source of calcium is then added to this acidified juice stream in the mixing zone. The calcium supplemented juice is recirculated back to the blend tank until the acidified juice comprises from about 0.05 to about 0.26% by weight solubilized calcium.
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