Abstract:
A method for preparing mineral fortified beverages and beverage concentrates involves forming a premix solution containing a highly soluble mineral salts, which is then combined with the final beverage or beverage concentrate product. From the process flow diagram of Figure 1, organic acid and portable is mixed in a premix tank to which mineral salts is added under threated conditions. The premix is then added to a beverage mix tank wherein aromas/flavors/colors are added as well as juice or juice concentrate, heat is added, and after mixing the beverage is sterilized and packaged. The method provides beverages substantial levels of a solubilized mineral at a cost effective price without generating off flavors, tastes or mineral inter-actions currently resulting from most mineral fortification solutions.
Abstract:
A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first "pre-soaked". Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.