Non carbonated soft drinks are the classes or categories of soft drinks in which in their

manufacturing process they doesn’t involves carbonation process . Most types of non carbonated
soft drinks includes varieties of products such as , fruit punch, fruit drinks, ice tea , coffee with
sugar and many more,. Non carbonated soft drink has become one among of the drinks which are
consumed by many people in different localities. Non carbonated soft drinks does not involve
sparkle taste due to the absence of carbon dioxide in their manufacturing process.

The manufacturing process of non carbonated soft drinks comprises of different ingredients
which are essential in forming of new products,

Water
Water is the most predominant ingredient found in non carbonated soft drinks. In many food
premises , water as ingredients play a great role as it assure the safety and quality of the product.
Before non carbonated soft drink have been made water must be of high quality. In specifying
standards for water it is obvious that the water should have no impurities of any nature or kind to
interfere with proper taste, color, and physical appearance.

Sweeteners
In production or manufacturing of any non carbonated soft drink sweetener which may be
artificial or natural play a greater role. The most expensive ingredient in a non carbonated soft
drink is the sweetener. Food manufacturers in food industries suggest using bottle grade of cane
or beet sugar due to cost issues, either of which one will make a high quality drink. And this type
of sugar is called sucrose.
Flavors
The flavoring ingredients used in making soft drinks must be water soluble allowing them to
completely disperse throughout the drink with no separation. Flavors are supplied in two forms
extracts or emulsions.

Colors
Many soft drinks including non carbonated contains colorants. The colors added to enhance eye
appeal, making the drink more psychologically desirable. Most non carbonated soft drinks use
certified colors. The brown colored drinks use caramel coloring to achieve their appearance.
Colorings must be government approved and strictly regulated, both must be safe and stable .

Preservatives
Although soft drink manufacturers would like to make their products without the added
preservative, they cannot do so without the threat of off taste and or spoilage. The most widely
used and cost effective preservative is sodium benzoate, there are other preservatives that are
available such as potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate which are used in specific
applications. The amount of preservative allowed in a product is usually regulated, the amount
and application of the preservative is critical and formulation procedure and sequence must be
followed closely. Procedural sequence must be followed to prevent incompatibility with other
product ingredients. Preservatives such as sulfur dioxide or sodium benzoate are allowed by
federal regulation in orange juice although the amounts are strictly controlled. Sweeteners may
be added in the form of corn syrup, dextrose or even artificial sweeteners. More often citric acid
is added to provide tartness. Manufacturers may fortify juices with some vitamins or
supplemental nutrients.

Manufacturing process of non carbonated soft drinks

Non carbonated soft drinks production can be accomplished using different methods depends on
the production equipment available to the manufacturer , volume of finished product required
and the production and storage tank capacities. PREMIX Method is one among of the suitable
method used in the process of manufacture of non carbonated soft drinks. This procedure or
method involves making a finished drink by combining all the ingredients in a vessel,. Water,
preservatives, sweetener, flavor, color and acid, the obtained beverage is subjected to the filler
for filling and finally capped, its then labeled and date coded. The following are the
manufacturing process of non carbonated soft drinks,

WATER TREATMENT
The first step in m,anufacturing of non carbonated soft drink is water treatment . Water goes
through methods such as coagulations where some several chemical reactions take places, where
by strong alikalis, acids, ions and others reacts in such a way the water become free from
impurities to nsure the quality of the product.

SYRUP PREPARATIONS
The syrup is the concentrated flavoring and sweetening component of the soft drink . The syrup
is prepared by mixing various ingredients such as flavorings, sweeteners, like high fructose corn
syrup or artificial sweeterners, colorings and acids. The syrup is carefully formulated to achieve
the desired taste profile.

MIXING
In this step , the prepared syrup is mixed with the treated water. The syrup and water are
combined in precise ratios , usually through automated mixing equipment. The process ensures
even distribution of flavors and sweetness.

PASTEURIZATION
To ensure product safety and extend shelf life , the non carbonated soft drink undergoes
pasteurization. The beverage is heated to a specific temperature for a set period to eliminate
potentially harmfully microoganisms. Pasteurization can be done through hot fill or cold fill
methods depending on the product and packaging .

FILTRATION AND CLARIFICATION

The non carbonated soft drink is filtered to remove any remaining impurities, sediments, or
particles. This helps improve the clarity and appearance of final product .

HOMOGENIZATION
In some cases , non carbonated soft drinks may go through a homogenization process.
Homogenization helps to achieve a consistent texture and prevents separations of ingredients . It
involves subjecting the beverage to high pressure to break down and disperse any fat globules or
particles.

COOLING AND REFRIGERATION

After the production process , the non carbonated soft drink is cooled to the desired temperature .
Refrigeration helps to maintain product quality and freshness.

PACKAGING
Once the non carbonated soft drinks has been prepared, it is ready for packaging . it can be
packaged in various formats such as bottle, , glass or plastics, cans or tetra packs. The packaging
process involves filling, and sealing the containers , typically done using automated equipment.

QUALITY CONTROL
Throughout the manufacturing process, quality control measures are implemented to ensure the
product meets required standards.