The invention relates to a pasteurization plant and a method of operating a pasteurization plant. During operation of the pasteurization plant, a tempered process liquid is applied to containers filled with food products in one or more treatment zone(s). At least a part of the process liquid is fed back to the treatment zone(s) for reuse in at least one recirculation loop. At least a partial quantity of a volumetric flow of the process liquid fed per unit of time via the at least one recirculation loop is diverted to create at least one partial flow, circulated through at least one cleaning device and then returned to a recirculation loop or a treatment zone again. The at least one cleaning device comprises a membrane filtration device and an ion exchange device.

Systems for water treatment include a preprocessing stage, an ultraviolet treatment stage, and a filtering stage. The preprocessing stage includes first and second chambers including first and second filter media. The first and second chambers include perforated plates. The first chamber and second chamber are vertically arranged in a filter tower. The ultraviolet treatment stage receives water in a plurality of reactor tanks. Each reactor tank of the plurality includes an inlet, an outlet, crystal sleeve disposed centrally to the interior of the reactor tank, and a UVC light source contained within the crystal sleeve. A controller operates the ultraviolet treatment stage to sequentially fill each reactor tank and sequentially drain each reactor tank and operates a respective UVC light source to emit UVC wavelength radiation within a respective reactor tank while water is in the respective reactor tank.

Methods for using water-soluble salts of fatty acids alone, or in chosen combinations with chelating agents, antifreeze compounds, and water for improving the processing of feed materials including whole grains or finely-divided ingredients, which may contain grain, that are mechanically processed, are described. The fatty acid salts may be added to water or to steam prior to application to feed materials, and may be applied directly to the feed materials, or added to grain conditioners known in the art to improve their performance. Treated feed materials have improved lubricity, and thin, strong durable flakes having less bulk density, and durable hard pellets, may be generated with reduced fines. Addition of an anti-freeze material permits the resulting compositions to remain fluid under freezing conditions, while oxidation or spoilage, may be reduced by adding a chelating agent. The solutions are basic and are non-corrosive.

Methods for using water-soluble salts of fatty acids alone, or in chosen combinations with chelating agents, antifreeze compounds, and water for improving the processing of feed materials including whole grains or finely-divided ingredients, which may contain grain, that are mechanically processed, are described. The fatty acid salts may be added to water or to steam prior to application to feed materials, and may be applied directly to the feed materials, or added to grain conditioners known in the art to improve their performance. Treated feed materials have improved lubricity, and thin, strong durable flakes having less bulk density, and durable hard pellets, may be generated with reduced fines. Addition of an anti-freeze material permits the resulting compositions to remain fluid under freezing conditions, while oxidation or spoilage, may be reduced by adding a chelating agent. The solutions are basic and are non-corrosive.

The present disclosure relates to methods of producing a sweet juice composition from monk fruit and other fruit of the Cucurbitaceae family containing mogroside V and other terpene glycosides. The methods employ a cation exchange resin and an anion exchange resin to obtain a sweet juice composition with a clean flavor. The sweet juice composition can be used in a food, beverage, pharmaceutical or dietary supplement product.

The present invention provides: a novel beverage having foam retentivity; and a method for improving foam retentivity. The present invention provides a beverage containing rebaudioside D and a compound represented by formula (1)(in the formula, R.sub.1 represents Xyl(1-2)Glc1-, and R.sub.2 represents Glc(1-2)[Glc(1-3)]Glc1-, Glc represents glucose, and Xyl represents xylose), wherein the sum of the content of rebaudioside D and the compound represented by formula (1) is 30-600 ppm, and the content of the compound represented by formula (1) in terms of mass is 0.5-95% of the aforementioned sum. ##STR00001##

The present invention provides: a novel beverage having foam retentivity; and a method for improving foam retentivity. The present invention provides a beverage containing rebaudioside D and a compound represented by formula (1)(in the formula, R.sub.1 represents Xyl(1-2)Glc1-, and R.sub.2 represents Glc(1-2)[Glc(1-3)]Glc1-, Glc represents glucose, and Xyl represents xylose), wherein the sum of the content of rebaudioside D and the compound represented by formula (1) is 30-600 ppm, and the content of the compound represented by formula (1) in terms of mass is 0.5-95% of the aforementioned sum. ##STR00001##

A variety of potentially harmful substances can be removed from alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as condiments using a pack that includes a variety of ingredients within a liquid-permeable housing. The pack is immersed in a liquid that needs to be detoxified, with the ingredients binding to the potentially harmful compounds within the liquid, and after a desired period of time, the pack is separated from the liquid, thus removing from the potentially harmful compounds that are bound to the ingredients from the liquid. When combined within a single compartment of the housing, the ingredients display synergy in removing of many of the potentially harmful compounds. Additionally, the packs can be enhanced for removal of particular sets of compounds, such as environmental pollutants, illicit substances, mold and mycotoxins, food additives, and additional alcohol toxins.

A variety of potentially harmful substances can be removed from alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as condiments using a pack that includes a variety of ingredients within a liquid-permeable housing. The pack is immersed in a liquid that needs to be detoxified, with the ingredients binding to the potentially harmful compounds within the liquid, and after a desired period of time, the pack is separated from the liquid, thus removing from the potentially harmful compounds that are bound to the ingredients from the liquid. When combined within a single compartment of the housing, the ingredients display synergy in removing of many of the potentially harmful compounds. Additionally, the packs can be enhanced for removal of particular sets of compounds, such as environmental pollutants, illicit substances, mold and mycotoxins, food additives, and additional alcohol toxins.

This disclosure relates to an proanthocyanidin extract, extract comprising sugars of a fruit juice processes for preparing same as well as the use of the extract or a composition thereof as food or neutraceutical composition.