ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Orange, grapefruit and lemon juices were concentrated over twofold in a pilot scale reverse osmosis (RO) process using a commercially available membrane system. Major sugars, acids, vitamin C, aroma volatiles and over 20 minerals were examined in feed, concentrate and permeate streams. Typically, 15–20 aroma compounds were identified in feed juices and concentrates. Compared with less volatile compounds (e.g., ethyl butyrate, limonene), poorer retention during processing was noted for more volatile molecules (methanol, acetaldehyde, ethanol). °Brix of membrane concentrates were orange (25.3°B), grapefruit (25.1°B) and lemon (22.5°B). Vitamin C was rejected efficiently by the membrane. Mineral analyses showed similar elemental contents in feed and concentrate and insignificant concentration in permeate streams.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1988.tb07743.x
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