A concentrate is a form of substance that has had the majority of its diluting agent or diluent (in the case of a liquid: the solvent) removed, such that the substance becomes the majority of the composition. Typically, this will be the removal of water from a solution or suspension, such as the removal of water from fruit juice.
Relative to ready-to-drink beverages, concentrated forms of beverages are much smaller and lighter, and may have a longer shelf-life due to lower water activity.
A juice concentrate is the result of removing water from fruit or vegetable juice. Ready-to-drink juice may be manufactured from concentrate, which may be subject to government regulations to ensure food safety.
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A process of concentrating orange juice was patented in 1948. It was originally developed to provide World War II troops with a reliable source of vitamin C.
Most sodas and soft drinks are produced as highly concentrated syrups and later diluted with carbonated water directly before consumption or bottling.
Condensed milk is produced for transport weight savings and resistance to spoilage.
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