A process to concentrate orange juice to levels above 42° Brix with quality close to fresh juice is discussed. Using ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis in a patented process, concentrate of superior quality can be produced. An overview of how membrane characteristics influence the design, selection and operation of the process is presented along with operating economics.
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Citrus Engineering
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