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System and apparatus for in-line production of heat-processed beverage made from concentrate

A concentrate and beverage technology, applied in food science, food preservation, application, etc., can solve the problem of precision control of soluble solid content, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-20
THE COCA-COLA CO
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Current batch mixing techniques for beverage production are insufficient to control soluble solids levels with desired precision

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[0015] The present invention provides a system and apparatus for producing heat-treated beverages from a concentrate line. The present invention provides a system and apparatus for producing such beverages requiring less energy, equipment space and time than previously required, and allowing more precise control of Brix levels. The present invention provides systems and apparatus for producing such beverages with minimal additive degradation. Beverages of the present invention are more efficiently produced at higher quality levels.

[0016] The invention provides a double-flow continuous beverage mixing process. The production of heat-treated beverages involves obtaining a temperature sufficient to pasteurize or sterilize the beverage. The heated diluent is supplied first. The heated diluent mainly comprises water and can contain other components, preferably those that are thermally stable, and can contain other components, preferably those that are thermally stable. The d...

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The invention provides a system and apparatus for producing heat-pasteurized or sterilized beverages from concentrate. The system comprises heating a diluent and combining the first metered diluent stream with a metered stream of beverage concentrate to produce a primary reconstituted beverage solution. The system further provides combining the primary reconstituted beverage solution with a metered second diluent stream to produce a secondary reconstituted solution, wherein the second diluent stream is also directed from the heated diluent, but is cooled to provide direct heat transfer. Various additives may be provided to the beverage solution throughout the system based on their sensitivity to heat, pH and water solubility. The invention provides greater efficiency of production and control over quality and amount of the ingredients in the final beverage.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of commodity beverage production. In particular, the present invention relates to improvements in the in-line production of commercial beverages which require reconstitution from concentrated matrices and which require heat pasteurization or sterilization. Background technique [0002] Commodity beverage production requires strict control over cleanliness and proportions of mixed ingredients. In particular, due to the perishable nature of natural fruit juices, great care must be taken with regard to the pasteurization or sterilization of beverages containing fruit juices. Pasteurization or sterilization typically entails heating beverage ingredients that may contain bacteria at about 175° to 220° Fahrenheit. Heating and cooling these liquids presents challenges to optimize energy efficiency, product quality and reduce production costs. [0003] Furthermore, manufacturing processes involving the production of bevera...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A23L2/00A23L2/46A23L2/48A23L3/22A23L2/02
CPCA23L2/00A23L2/48A23L2/46A23L3/22
Inventor 赛乌根·帕兰尼阿潘
Owner THE COCA-COLA CO