... The design and implementation of HACCP and application of alternative processes provide the current strategy for microbialcontrol and ensuring shelf life and safety of fruit juice and beverages. 5–7PASTEURIZATION16,31,32Pasteurization ... and ensure the safety of fruit juice and fruit beverages (Table 4.4).35,57,58These include washing and surface decontamination treatments, goodorchard practices, and application of pasteurization ... contamination of fruit can occur at all stages of growth, harvesting,storage, and processing. The surfaces of fresh fruits are often contaminatedwith yeasts and molds. The use of over-mature,...