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A system and method for pasteurizing citrus juice with the use of microwave energy provide a plurality of microwave chambers through which juice is continuously flowed, the sequential flowing permitting a gradual increase in juice temperature that is sufficient to pasteurize the juice but insufficie

A system and method for pasteurizing citrus juice with the use of microwave energy provide a plurality of microwave chambers through which juice is continuously flowed, the sequential flowing permitting a gradual increase in juice temperature that is sufficient to pasteurize the juice but insufficient to cause a detectable loss of flavor.

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A method for pasteurizing a liquid while retaining optimum flavor, the method comprising the steps of: continuously flowing the liquid sequentially through a plurality of chambers having interiors; and heating the interiors of the chambers with microwave energy to raise the temperature of the liquid

A method for pasteurizing a liquid while retaining optimum flavor, the method comprising the steps of: continuously flowing the liquid sequentially through a plurality of chambers having interiors; and heating the interiors of the chambers with microwave energy to raise the temperature of the liquid to a predetermined final temperature, the total microwave power and resident time in the chambers being sufficient to pasteurize the liquid, and the rate of temperature increase in the liquid through the chambers being insufficient to cause a detectable loss of flavor in the liquid.