Tetra Pak unveils innovative sugar reduction in juices

Tetra Pak, a global leader in processing and packaging solutions, has introduced a groundbreaking approach to reducing sugar in fruit juices.

This innovation, detailed in a newly published whitepaper, comes at a time when health-conscious consumers and stringent regulatory policies across Southeast Asia are driving the food and beverage (F&B) industry to rethink its reliance on sugar.

As more consumers shift away from high-sugar products, F&B companies face the challenge of maintaining the taste and nutritional value of their products while adhering to new health guidelines.

Tetra Pak’s pioneering method leverages controlled fermentation to lower intrinsic sugars like sucrose, glucose, and fructose in fruit juices.

Tetra Pak: A new standard in juice production

Tetra Pak’s innovative process uses advanced technologies, including membrane filtration, enzymatic sugar transformation, and yeast fermentation, to reduce sugar content in fruit juices to nearly zero.

This zero-sugar juice can then be blended with regular juice, allowing producers to achieve the desired sweetness while maintaining taste and quality.

John Jose, Marketing Director of Tetra Pak for Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Indonesia, explained, “Health and regulatory trends are spurring tremendous innovation within the F&B sector.

With our advanced fermentation process, we can cut down the sugar content in juice significantly.

This process allows us to create a juice that can be blended to meet any desired level of sweetness, without compromising on taste or quality.”

Opportunities for the F&B industry

The whitepaper not only details Tetra Pak’s fermentation process but also highlights the potential it offers for the F&B industry.

This approach has been validated through rigorous technical and consumer testing, opening doors to a new category of reduced-sugar juices and drinks.

The document also explores changing consumer attitudes towards sugar and provides a comprehensive overview of the fermentation process, positioning Tetra Pak as a leader in industry innovation.

As the F&B sector continues to evolve, the demand for healthier alternatives grows.

Tetra Pak’s commitment to research and development ensures that its partners have access to cutting-edge technologies that meet the industry’s changing needs.

Jose added, “With over 70 years of experience in beverage production and our innovative ability to combine technology with food application expertise, we are uniquely positioned to support our F&B partners in navigating the challenges of sugar reduction.

Our approach to fermentation represents yet another advancement in the field.”

For more information and to access the full whitepaper, visit Tetra Pak’s website.