Zuoxing Zheng - Palatine IL, US Latricia Tolbert - Oak Park IL, US Jeffrey Semanchek - Ramsey NJ, US Anshun Huang - Florham Park NJ, US
International Classification:
A21D 2/16
US Classification:
426330000
Abstract:
A method for preparing a shelf stable beverage is provided that includes blending ε-poly-L-lysine with a beverage and then pasteurizing at lower temperatures without a need of ultra high temperature treatment. The method is effective for providing a shelf stable beverage with improved microbial stability and better color and flavor quality than beverages processed at ultra high temperatures normally required for shelf stability.