A presentation on fermented and unfermented beverages
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Unfermented beverages


Fruit juices which do not undergo alcoholic fermentation are termed as unfermented beverages. They include natural and sweetened juices, RTS, nectar, cordial(Squash (drink), an extremely sweet non-alcoholic fruit flavoured drink concentrate that is diluted with water to taste, popular in the UK, France, Australia, India, New Zealand and South Africa.), squash, crush, syrup, fruit juice concentrate and fruit juice powder. Barley waters(Barley water, usually flavoured with lemon or other fruit, is a traditional British soft drink.


FRUIT BEVERAGE


SQUASH
This is a type of fruit beverage containing at least 25 per cent fruit juice or pulp and 40 to 50 per cent total soluble solids, commercially. It also contains about 1.0per cent acid and 350 ppm sulphur dioxide or 600 ppm sodium benzoate. It is diluted before serving.


READY-TO-SERVE


This is a type of fruit beverage which contains at least 10 per cent fruit juice and 10 per cent total soluble solids besides about 0.3 per cent acid. It is not diluted before serving, hence it is known as ready-to-serve (RTS).