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Protecting Thick Juice Sugar Quality With Hop Beta Acids

Bacterial contamination can reduce sucrose recovery and compromise thick juice quality during storage. This article explains how hop beta acids inhibit Tetragenococcus halophilus, helping sugar producers protect yield, maintain storage stability, and reduce reliance on harsh chemical treatments.