Question: What is the minimum requirement for juice content and Total Soluble Solids (TSS) in Ready-to-Serve (RTS) beverages?
Options:
(a) 10% juice & 15% TSS (1)
(b) 15% juice & 15% TSS (2)
(c) 10% juice & 10% TSS (3)
(d) 15% juice & 10% TSS (4)
✅Explanation:
Ready-to-Serve (RTS) beverages, as per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations, must contain a minimum of 10% fruit juice and 10% total soluble solids (TSS). This ensures that the beverage has a sufficient amount of fruit content and sweetness.
Ready-to-Serve (RTS) beverages, as per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations, must contain a minimum of 10% fruit juice and 10% total soluble solids (TSS). This ensures that the beverage has a sufficient amount of fruit content and sweetness.
• Why 10% Juice and 10% TSS:
Juice Content: The 10% minimum juice content ensures that the beverage has a noticeable fruit flavor and provides some nutritional benefits from the fruit.
Total Soluble Solids (TSS): TSS refers to the sugars and other dissolved solids in the beverage. The 10% minimum TSS requirement ensures that the beverage has an adequate level of sweetness.