A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A COCONUT (Cocos nucifera L.) EMBRYO-BASED CARBONATED BEVERAGE

Abstract

The present utility model relates generally to the field of food processing and beverage manufacturing, specifically to processes for producing a carbonated beverage incorporating coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) embryo as a functional ingredient to deliver antioxidants, immune support through anti-viral and nutrientrich properties, energy enhancement, digestive benefits, and blood sugar regulation. Existing coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) beverage processes typically utilize coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water and milk with standard filtration that removes solid particulates, failing to incorporate the nutrient-rich coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) embryo. This utility model addresses these limitations by incorporating coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) embryo puree, coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water, coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) milk, sugar, citric acid, preservatives, gum arabic stabilizer, and carbon dioxide gas. The process involves embryo pureeing, base preparation, stabilizer solution formation, homogenization, filtration through micron sieve, chilling, CO2 injection, and aseptic bottling, yielding a carbonated beverage with coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) embryo.