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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 04, 1996
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
Process for the preparation of a vegetable juice or puree in which at least one fresh vegetable is homogenized in the presence of water, where appropriate under an inert atmosphere, so as to release the flavor precursors and part of the endogenous enzymes, the homogenate is incubated at a temperature of between 0.degree. C. and 70.degree. C. for 5 min to 24 h, it is processed, where appropriate, into juice or puree, and then it is pasteurized. Cooked juice or puree derived from unblanched vegetables, capable of being obtained by the process, having an enhanced raw flavor, and a natural color which is better preserved than that of the same cooked juice or puree derived from blanched vegetables. Use of a juice or puree, or of a dry extract of juice or puree in the preparation of a food product.