Flash pasteurization of beverages
Heating a beverage prior to bottling is referred to as flash pasteurization. The construction and mode of operation of a flash pasteurizer for heat treating beverages is briefly discussed in the following article, including the arrangement of the plate and frame heat exchangers. The changes in pressure brought about by raising and lowering the product temperature are also addressed. The necessity and cost for the inclusion of a buffer tank for use in conjunction with a flash pasteurizer is also discussed.
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