申请人:ENICHEM SYNTHESIS S.p.A.
公开号:EP0162524A2
公开(公告)日:1985-11-27
The present invention comprises a liquid tea mix concentrate. The liquid tea mix concentrate is shelf-stable and substantially free of sulfur. It is characterized by a low pH, low water activity, high total solids, reduced levels of theaf- lavin and thearubigin, and a polyphenolic profile and molecular weight distribution distinct from other liquid tea mix concentrates. Tea beverage prepared from the concentrate is storage-stable in flavor and clarity. Acid-catalyzed degradation reactions that normally occur between tea mix components causing the development of off- flavor and malodorous sulfurous compounds and precipitates are accelerated during processing. By removing the resultant compounds, the development of off-flavors, off-aromas, and precipitates in the liquid tea concentrate is prevented without the use of preservatives.
本发明包括一种液体茶混合浓缩物。这种液体茶混合浓缩物可在货架上保存,并且基本上不含硫。其特点是 pH 值低、水活度低、总固形物高、茶黄素和茶红素含量低、多酚特征和分子量分布不同于其他液体茶混合浓缩物。用这种浓缩物制备的茶饮料在口味和透明度方面都很稳定。在加工过程中,茶叶混合成分之间通常会发生酸催化降解反应,从而产生异味和恶臭的含硫化合物和沉淀物。通过去除由此产生的化合物,无需使用防腐剂就能防止液体茶浓缩物中产生异味、异臭和沉淀物。