Fruit pectin
(0.1%) was added to the smoothies and homogenised
to maintain the cloud and prevent settling of pulp
particles. The smoothies were subjected to heat
processing by boiling for 5 min, filled hot in presterilized
glass bottles (275 ml), hermetically sealed
by crown corking and stored at room temperature
(28 ± 4°C) under dark conditions for a period of six
months.