Pasteurization is an important step in fruit juice production to increase the safety and durability of the product. The pasteurization process involves heating the fruit juice to a specific temperature and then rapidly cooling it. This process helps eliminate microorganisms in the product and extends the shelf life of the fruit juice.
Pasteurization is usually performed at the end of the Fruit Juice Production Plant. First, fruits are washed, cut, and squeezed. Then, the fruit juice is processed in a homogenizer and mixed in mixers. Afterward, the fruit juice is transferred to the pasteurization unit and heated to a specific temperature. This is usually between 70-90°C and maintained for a certain period. This period is typically between 15-30 seconds.
After the pasteurization process is complete, the fruit juice is rapidly cooled and then transferred to the filling line. The filling process is usually automated and done in sterile containers.