Sugar is everywhere, from natural sugars to those that are refined and packaged. However, consumers are becoming more careful with sugar intake and some governments are introducing taxes for high sugar content2. This has led to challenging times for producers, but there are many reasons for optimism.

ONE WAY TO REDUCE SUGAR

Finding the right recipes

THE TECHNICAL APPROACH

Innovative sugar reduction in juice

One way to gain full control of the amount of sugar in a juice, nectar or still drink is to completely remove it. After that, the desugared product can be mixed with standard juices and adjusted according to product specifications and consumer tastes. To remove natural sugars, it takes technology.

Fermented juice

How it works

Fermentation involves the anaerobic breakdown of molecules, in this case, sugars. Tetra Pak has developed a fermentation solution for juices that reduce the natural sugars effectively while also offering the desired flavour profile. The fermentation process works with a wide range of juices. ​

Fermented juice

Why fermentation?

In addition to being flexible enough to work with a wide range of juices, fermentation can also open up new opportunities for reduced-sugar juices and still drinks. Sugar levels can be adapted to meet consumer trends and demands, as zero-sugar juice can be blended with full-sugar juice to easily achieve the required taste.

TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY

More than one way to market

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Reducing sugar is key

Thanks to constantly evolving technology, there are a number of ways to remove sugars from beverages, and there are a huge number of sweeteners to choose from to restore the flavour profile.

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Let’s keep it 100% natural

Some foods and beverages endure for a reason, especially those that taste good while being good for you. 100% natural juices have been around for thousands of years, and are still incredibly popular today.

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It’s time to embrace technology

Technology has helped explore the true potential of functional beverages, and has allowed producers to launch innovative, exciting products with a range of benefits for the consumer.

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Nature knows best

Innovative fortifications and additions can be great, but 100% natural juices also offer a range of health benefits, with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals being great for the body and mind.

THE INTEGRATED EDGE.

Refreshing the world of juice drinks.

White paper

Meeting the sugar-reduction challenge in fruit juices

The juice industry has long wrestled with the challenge of reducing the sugar level of juice products, while maintaining quality and consumer appeal. Our new approach to this problem reduces sugar through controlled fermentation, followed by removal of the yeast and alcohol. The resulting zero-sugar juice can then be blended with ordinary juice to achieve any level of sugar reduction desired. The concept has been proven in technical and consumer tests, and offers you a broad opportunity to create an entirely new product category – reduced-sugar juices and drinks. Our new white paper describes processing solutions for fermentation, yeast removal and dealcoholisation, as well as final blending.

Topics that are buzzing in the industry!

Challenges and opportunities in the juice and nectar industry.

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A look into the future of juice and nectar

A look into the future of juice and nectar

Millions upon millions of litres of juice are consumed every day. How can you identify the right opportunities for what you want to offer?

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Make money – smart production

Make money – smart production

Are rising ingredients costs, general inflation and consumer trends making things more challenging? In times like these, it’s essential to squeeze every last drop of efficiency out of your juice production.

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Discover our integrated plant solutions​

Discover our integrated plant solutions​

We help you simplify your juice, still drink, and nectar production. From product development to packaging and production, we provide comprehensive services and cutting-edge technology.​

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A perfect package for every juice drink

A perfect package for every juice drink

Consumers drink juices from morning through to evening. Every occasion needs its own package, and we have the range of packages to cover every moment.

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Footnotes

1 Innova Market Insights

2 Tetra Pak Sugar & Sugar Substitutes Research