PepsiCo owns several manufacturing plants all over the world and the manufacturing of the beverage takes place every day in these units. Most of the beverages are processed and manufactured at local canning and bottling companies.

Water Processıng: Cleanıng and Clarıfyıng

Water is the most important component and it has to be taken care of very crucially. The water quality makes a great beverage. Water contains several types of impurities, microbes, organic matter, suspended particles which may affect the color and the taste of the beverage. A traditional technical is approach to get rid of all such impurities which include the sequence of coagulation, filtration, and the chlorination of the water. The process of coagulation includes the mixing of the precipitate of a gelatinous substance into the water, the floc which can be aluminum sulfate or ferric sulfate. All the suspended particles in the water are absorbed by the floc and thus become larger in size. The filters easily trap them.

Water fıltratıon, sterılızatıon, and dechlorınatıon

For the removal of fine floc particles, the water is poured through the sand filter. Water is sterilized so that all the microbes can be removed, which can spoil the color and taste of water. The water is collected in a tank and is treated with chlorine. In a couple of hours, the reaction finishes. The water is then dechlorinated with help of activated carbon filter. This removes any left organic material. Before the water is passed to the dosing station, it is deaerated with a vacuum pump.

Ingredıent Mıxıng

As per the compatibility, the dosing station is filled with flavor concentrates and the dissolved sugar in a predefined series. Then all the ingredients are transferred to the batch tanks. There, these ingredients are mixed carefully under a controlled condition. The agitation is kept under control else it will lead to unwanted aeration. Flash pasteurization or UV radiations are used to sterilize the syrups in the stored in the tanks. Several proportions are used to combine the syrup and water with each other carefully and this also regulates the ratios of the liquids. To avoid the mixture to get aerated, carbon dioxide is pressurized into the vessels.

Beverage Carbonatıon

Carbonation is a process where the liquid is dissolved with carbon dioxide, which is also known as Fizz. This is basically done under very high pressure. Carbon dioxide releases out of the drink on reducing the pressure. This creates the effervescent in the liquid. This makes the carbonated water. The temperature of the liquid has to be maintained under controlled conditions. Carbonators are nowadays equipped with automatic cooling systems.

Fıllıng and Packagıng

The prepared beverage is then transferred to the cans or bottles at a very high rate of flow. The cans and bottles are filled to the neck and are then sealed immediately with pressure-resistant closures. After the containers are filled with the cold drink, they are kept coming to room temperature which is very necessary. Containers are then packed and kept into the cartons and are then loaded to the trucks. Now, these are ready to make your day. Enjoy your drink.