Concentrate
A concentrate is a form of substance that has had the majority of its base component (in the case of a liquid: the solvent) removed. Typically, this will be the removal of water from a solution or suspension, such as the removal of water from fruit juice. One benefit of producing a concentrate is that of a reduction in weight and volume for transportation, as the concentrate can be reconstituted at the time of usage by the addition of the solvent.
Juice concentrate
A juice concentrate is the "aqueous liquid expressed or extracted from one or more fruits or vegetables and reduced in weight and volume through the removal of water from the juice."[1] In juice manufacturing from concentrate, numerous procedures are required under government regulation to assure food safety.[1]
The process of concentrating orange juice was patented in 1939.[2] It was originally developed to provide World War II troops with a reliable source of vitamin C.[3][4]
Soft drink concentrate
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Most sodas and soft drinks are produced as highly concentrated syrups and later diluted with carbonated water directly before consumption or bottling. Such concentrated syrups are sometimes retailed to the end-consumer because of their relatively low price and considerable weight savings. Condensed milk is also produced for transport weight savings and resistance to spoilage.
Most juice and soda concentrates have a long shelf-life due to high sugar content and/or added preservatives.
References
- ^ a b "Guidance for Industry: Juice Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Hazards and Controls Guidance, First Edition". US Food and Drug Administration. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Orange Juice Patent" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-11-23. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ "Minute Maid Concentrated Orange Juice Can". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ "CREC History". www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu. Archived from the original on 2016-12-02. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
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