Processing — Innovative Technologies In Beverage
: Employs sound waves to create cavitation, which disrupts microbial cells and helps in extracting juices from fruit pulps. Novel Thermal Techniques :
For an in-depth technical guide, the book (2017), edited by Ingrid Aguilo-Aguayo and Lucia Plaza, is a definitive resource in the IFST Advances in Food Science series . It covers:
: Applies short, high-voltage pulses to liquid foods. This process creates pores in microbial cell membranes (electroporation), effectively killing pathogens at lower temperatures than traditional methods. Innovative Technologies in Beverage Processing
: Retention of phytochemicals and antioxidants during extraction.
: Passes an electrical current directly through the beverage, generating heat internally and more uniformly than conventional methods. : Employs sound waves to create cavitation, which
: Specific guidance for pome fruit juices (apples, pears), citrus, berries, and grain-based drinks.
These methods are designed to inactivate microorganisms and enzymes without the "cooked" flavor or nutrient loss associated with standard pasteurization. This process creates pores in microbial cell membranes
: Uses extreme pressure (up to 600 MPa) to destroy bacteria and spoilage organisms. It is widely used for premium juices, vegetable blends, and "cold-pressed" products to preserve fresh taste and bioactive compounds like Vitamin C.