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    Does the alcohol evaporate during pasteurization?
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    The alcohol (ethanol) will evaporate at around 78°C. While some will evaporate, the alcohol vapors will condensate in the bottle and drip back into the wine. It won't be a problem unless you remove the foil seal before it's finished cooling.
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    You wrote to heat it up for 25 seconds. Did you mean minutes? I have read a couple articles and they said 15 to 20 minutes.
    ms Chen
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    It was about the temperature - 60°C will need 30 minutes, 72°C will only need 15 seconds.
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    How do I pasteurize a juice?
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    Heat the juice to about 70°C (158°F), stirring frequently. Keep it at 70°C for at least 1 minute. This will make sure that all E. coli bacteria, as well as other organisms such as mold, are destroyed. Pour the juice into clean, sterilized preheated bottles.
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    Does pasteurization clear the wine?
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    Not likely, although it may help things settle out more quickly as it will stop fermentation and the small currents that form in the liquid from fermentation. However, I am no expert in the matter.
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