PRESERVATION OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FUNCTIONAL WATERS AGAINST SPOILAGE BY BACTERIA OF THE GENUS ALICYCLOBACILLUS

摘要

This invention is directed to the preservation of non-alcoholic beverages and functional waters against spoilage by bacteria belonging to the genus Alicyclobacillus. The preservation is achieved by the extracts from plants of the Lamiaceae family, mixtures thereof, as well as their mixtures with other extracts, such as citrus extract, green tea extract, carrot extract and/or olive extract. The Lamiaceae family comprises Rosmarinus, Salvia, Melissa, Origanum, Satureja, Mentha, Thimus, and others.