
Carbonisation
Process description
For the production of carbonated beverages, such as sparkling water and lemonade, these are enriched with CO2.
Messer solution
In continuous carbonating plants, gaseous CO2 is added to the beverage by means of special nozzles. Compared to other gases CO2 has an especially high solubility in liquids. The level of carbonation which can be reached depends on:
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Gas already dissolved in beverage
- Beverage ingredients
- Type of beverage
The advantages of carbonisation are:
- Fresher taste
- Extended shelf-life
- Bacteriostatic effect
In beverage production gases are used while degassing, carbonisation and filling