Australian science agency develops new technology to reduce fruit juice sugar

• Published date: 20 February 2023
• Publication title: Xinhua Finance Agency

CANBERRA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Australia's national science agency has developed a new technology capable of reducing sugar levels in fruit juice by two thirds.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) on Monday revealed details of its fermentation-based technology, which converts natural sugars in fruit juices into complex carbohydrates, reducing sugar content.The technology was patented by the CSIRO in 2018 but is still being improved as the agency looks for partners to commercialize it.

emma Howells, a member of the research team working on the project, said the final product has fewer calories and more antioxidants in addition to less sugar."There are no additives, there are no sweeteners involved, and you are able to get the nutritional benefit of juice without as much sugar," she told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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