The word concentrate
Concentrate in the word means 1 - the concentrated form of some substances. 2- A material whose water is squeezed under pressure, is used.
The concept of concentrate
According to the literal meaning of concentrate, a substance that has dense and rich compounds of one or more types of other substances can be called a concentrate, or in other words, a substance in which most of its components and solvent have been removed. Concentrate can be prepared in different forms such as powder and extract. Nutrients that make up fruit concentrate are:
Amino acid, vitamin, minerals, phosphorus and calcium
The benefit of concentrating
By concentrating the fruit and juice and taking the water contained in it and leaving the effective ingredients of the fruit, the weight and volume will be reduced significantly and it will be 3 to 7 times thicker, and as a result, it will be easier to transport. It is done and the cost of consumption is reduced. Also, fruit and juice concentrate can easily return to its original state by adding water solvent and is ready to be consumed, and it can be kept for a longer period of time at normal temperatures.
The use of concentrates in the food industry
Mainly, the concentrate can be used in the following cases: ✔️ All kinds of drinks and juices ✔️ baking ✔️ Production of cakes and cookies ✔️ Baking flavored breads ✔️ Sour and lavash making ✔️ jam and marmalade making ✔️ Compote ✔️ Tobacco ✔️ Types of fruit paste and juice And so on...