: Passes an electrical current directly through the beverage, generating heat internally and more uniformly than conventional methods.

These methods are designed to inactivate microorganisms and enzymes without the "cooked" flavor or nutrient loss associated with standard pasteurization.

Vegetable Juices - Innovative Technologies in Beverage Processing

For an in-depth technical guide, the book (2017), edited by Ingrid Aguilo-Aguayo and Lucia Plaza, is a definitive resource in the IFST Advances in Food Science series . It covers:

: Retention of phytochemicals and antioxidants during extraction.

: Uses extreme pressure (up to 600 MPa) to destroy bacteria and spoilage organisms. It is widely used for premium juices, vegetable blends, and "cold-pressed" products to preserve fresh taste and bioactive compounds like Vitamin C.

: Strategies for utilizing by-products from the juice and non-alcoholic beverage sectors.

Innovative technologies in beverage processing focus on replacing or enhancing traditional thermal methods to improve shelf life while maintaining the nutritional and sensory quality of drinks. These advancements are categorized into non-thermal and novel thermal techniques. Core Processing Technologies