The present work evaluated the effect of high pressure homogenization
(HPH) on the creep and recovery properties of tomato juice.
The mechanical Burger's model explained the juice creep compliance well, and its parameters were evaluated as a function of the homogenization
pressure (PH). HPH processing improved the elastic and viscous
behaviours of the tomato juice, and the changes could be related
to the internal structure of the product. The results obtained
highlighted possible applications of the high pressure homogenization
(HPH) process as a valuable tool to promote changes in the physical
properties of food products.