METHOD OF PRODUCING FRUIT-AND-BERRY BEVERAGES Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: food industry, particularly, production of fruit-and-berry juices and low-alcoholic beverages. SUBSTANCE: method involves mixing of fruit-and-berry juice with alcohol, bottling and packing. Alcohol is introduced in juice after pasteurization under aseptic conditions in the amount provided for its content of 3-10 vol.% in prepared product. Taste additives may be introduced after pasteurization. The beverage has specific taste and flavor without clearly defined alcoholic flavor, as during the process alcohol is connected with beverage components, especially with flavors. EFFECT: improved quality and storage; broadened assortment of beverages. 2 cl, 2 tbl, 4 ex