NEUTRALIZED JUICE-BASED BEVERAGES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to a neutralized juice base comprising at least one acidic juice neutralized with at least one alkaline additive, wherein the neutralized juice base has a pH ranging from about 5.0 to about 6.1. The present disclosure is also directed to a beverage composition comprising at least one neutralized juice base and at least one beverage component, wherein the beverage composition is a low-acid composition. The present disclosure is further directed to methods of making the neutralized juice base and methods of making the beverage compositions.