Quality fruit juice beverages having extended quality shelf-life and methods of making the same
US6534107B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L2/80
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and system for enhancing the flavor of a fruit juice and a fruit juice made according to these methods. Additionally, the methods may be used to produce a shelf-stable fruit juice that is capable of being stored in non-refrigerated conditions for extended periods of time without the development of off-flavors. The methods comprise passing the fruit juice through an adsorbent resin which substantially reduces the off-flavor compounds and/or the precursors of off-flavors thereby making a juice which tastes better immediately. Additionally, since substantial amount of the precursors are removed, the off-flavors will not develop, thereby allowing the juice to be stored under non-refrigerated conditions for one or more months without significant degradation of the flavor of the juice.
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