Process and product

The selection of an appropriate system to provide the desired opacity in a concentrate at 65 to 68º Brix containing citrus juices allowed the production of a physically and microbiologically stable product without the use of an evaporator. Two formulations were developed - one for consumers and another for industrial applications. Both concentrates should be diluted six times before consumption. The industrial concentrate (after dilution) should be pasteurized to remain stable for a period of up to 9 months at room temperature.

Market

The market targets are juice beverages particularly juice beverage concentrates. These two products will interest companies selling primarily at the retail level or distributors demanding a stable beverage concentrate for sale to another industry.

The intellectual property rights belong to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), the formulation was developed through scientific collaboration between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and others.

Business Opportunity Available

AAFC is looking for an industry collaborator interested in this technology and its commercialization. The collaborator must be prepared to exploit this technology, at least in Canada.

A licensee for this technology is sought with a company that is open to international partnerships through sub-licensing of this technology, and is seeking industry partners or distributors for markets in Asia and Europe.