Chemistry and Technology of Soft Drinks and Fruit Juices, 2nd edition offers a detailed look at the relevant sciences and engineering involved in the development, production, packaging, and quality control of producing beverages.

This is an up-to-date, comprehensive look at the various processes and sciences involved—from ingredients and formulation to final distribution and shelf-life.

A completely revised and expanded edition of a highly successful volume. New chapters are included on

• fruit and juice processing
• carbohydrates and intense sweeteners
• trends in beverage markets
• functional beverages and non-carbonated products
• coverage has been further extended to include carbonated products

Chemistry and Technology of Soft Drinks and Fruit Juices, 2nd edition will be welcomed as a source of up-to-date, concentrated information on these important sectors of the food industry.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Trends in beverage markets
3. Fruit and juice processing
4. Carbohydrate and intense sweeteners
5. Other beverage ingredients
6. Non-carbonated beverages
7. Carbonated beverages
8. Processing and packaging
9. Packaging materials
10. Analysis of soft drinks and fruit juices
11. Microbiology of soft drinks and fruit juices
12. Functional beverages

Index

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