Soft Drink and Fruit Juice Problems Solved

This fully revised second edition of Soft Drinks and Fruit Juice Problems Solved follows the innovative question and answer format of the first edition, presenting a quick problem-solving reference. Does the use of a preservative in a product mean that it does not need to be pasteurized? How much deviation from ingredient specification is needed to cause a noticeable alteration in product quality? What kinds of organisms will grow in bottled waters? When is it necessary to obtain expert assistance in the event of a contamination incident? Beverage industry experts provide practical solutions to various issues related to beverage ingredients, manufacturing, product quality, packaging, storage and distribution. The book includes six new chapters. The new introduction covers basic questions about soft drinks, their ingredients and packaging. The other new chapters expand on microbiological problems, shelf life and storage, fruit juices and nectars, as well as product, nutrition and health claims. The final chapter offers soft drink and fruit juice data sources. Written by authors with extensive industrial experience, Soft Drinks and Fruit Juice Problems Solved is an essential reference and problem-solving manual for professionals and trainees in the beverage industry. Uses a detailed and clear question and answer format that is ideal for quick referenceContains additional new, up-to-date problems and solutions. The new chapters will cover: An expanded introduction; Microbiological problems; Shelf life and storage; Fruit juices and nectars; Product claims, nutrition and health claims; Soft drink and fruit juice data sourcesPresents a broad scope of topics and process solutions from the experts in the beverages industry