RESEARCH ON THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING PASTEURIZED BEVERAGE FROM IMPERATA CYLINDRICAL BEAUV ROOT

Abstract

The process of Imperata cylindrical Beauv root beverage was studied for making the best quality and shelf-life of products, diversifying herbal beverage products and being beneficial to health. The results showed that: Imperata cylindrical  Beauv roots were treated at the temperature of 100°C with 40gin 02 liter watermass that brought a good sensory and high Brix value 2,05±0,04 for products. The products were mixed with 9°Brixby rock-sugar and 0,03% citric acid. Pasteurization products packing in glass bottles at the temperature was 90°C and P-values was 5 minutes, respectiveli. With the above treatment conditions, Imperata cylindrical Beauv roots beverage made products unchanged in flavor, yield good quality, microbiological safety and be preserved for a long time.