Chapter 40 - Process Analytical Technology for the Fruit Juice Industry

Abstract

Process analytical technology (PAT) is a framework for innovative process manufacturing and quality assurance. The concept of PAT is to design, analyze, and control manufacturing processes through the measurement of identified critical control parameters which govern product variability. Fruit juices have high nutritional and sensory properties and it is critical to ensure their quality, freshness consistency, and safety during processing. The potential benefits of adopting a PAT approach in fruit juice processing include increased process efficiency, reduced operating costs, increased process validation, and ultimately improved final product quality and safety.