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Premix and postmix

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Premix:
– Premix is a ready-to-drink soft drink stored in Cornelius kegs.
– The premix is carbonated and dispensed through a refrigerated dispenser.
– Quality control managers check carbonation levels before shipment.
– Suitable for outlets with moderate soft drink sales.
– Dispenser uses a pressure-compensating valve for accurate pouring.

Postmix:
– Postmix uses flavored syrup mixed with water and carbon dioxide at the point of sale.
– Soft drinks are dispensed from a soda fountain or gun.
– Ideal for high-volume outlets like stadiums or fast-food restaurants.
– Dispenser is more advanced compared to premix systems.
Syrup is shipped in returnable tanks or disposable containers.

References:
Pepsi MidAmerica and Mark Pendergrast discuss premix and postmix.
– Mark Pendergrast’s book “For God, Country and Coca-Cola” provides insights.
– Additional citations may be needed for verification.
– Sources may include news, newspapers, books, and scholarly articles.
– Expand Wikipedia articles on premix and postmix for more information.

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– The article lacks inline citations for clarity.
– Additional citations are required for verification.
– Template messages need to be reviewed and possibly removed.
– Quality control for carbonation levels is crucial in premix systems.
– Postmix systems require precise mixing of syrup, water, and carbon dioxide.

Tools:
– The premixed soft drink carbonation tester ensures proper pressure levels.
– The tester consists of tempered glass, stainless steel, a relief valve, and a pressure gauge.
– Used in the 1960s for checking pressure before shipment.
– Operation involves connecting the tank, filling the glass, and reading the pressure.
– Essential tool for maintaining quality control in premix systems.

Premix and postmix (Wikipedia)

Premix and postmix are two methods of serving soft drinks—usually carbonated—that are alternatives to bottles and cans.

This premixed soft drink carbonation tester is constructed of tempered glass and stainless steel with a quick connect on the bottom, and a 100 psi gauge and a relief valve on the top. Used in the 1960s to check the pressure of premixed soft drinks before shipment in 5-gallon tanks, it is operated by connecting the tank to the quick connect, bleeding off gas to allow the glass to fill, then shaking it. The pressure is then read from the gauge.
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