Method for extending the shelf life of a carbonated beverage within a plastic bottle by maintaining a low fill temperature
US6060103A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B70/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for extending the shelf life of a carbonated beverage within a plastic bottle comprises placing the carbonated beverage in the plastic bottle at a temperature less than about 72.degree. F., maintaining the temperature of the carbonated beverage at less than about 72.degree. F. for a time sufficient to convey the plastic bottle to an unrefrigerated, insulated container, and inserting the plastic bottle into the container.
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