White grape juice concentrate

Julián Soler has been manufacturing and exporting white and red grape juice concentrate for more than 50 years. Our process is unique and our product is 100% authentic and virgin. In today’s article we will detail what white grape juice concentrate consists of, what its characteristics are, how we produce it, how we store it and how we export it to any part of the world.

• White grape juice concentrate: characteristics
• White grape juice concentrate in the food industry and other applications
• Spanish grape juice concentrate exports continuous growth at an accelerated rate.
• Export of Julián Soler white grape juice concentrate: packaging, dispatch and storage formats

White grape juice concentrate: characteristics

Grape juice concentrate is obtained by directly processing the white grapes to extract their juices, before fermentation. It is very light yellow in colour with bright tones and has all the fresh aroma and flavour that characterises this fruit. When this juice is subjected to certain evaporation procedures, the white grape juice concentrate is obtained, a product that also preserves the organoleptic properties of this grape, and offers a high sensory quality, with an intense yellow/golden amber colour, viscous, homogeneous and with a concentration of 65° to 68° Brix.

• White grape juice concentrate is a product that retains all the nutrients, vitamins and natural sugars of the grape, being rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, manganese, iron and calcium. 
• The antioxidants in white grape juice concentrate offer protection against heart disease and cancer and prevent age-related eye degeneration. In addition, its nutrients stimulate the immune system and help balance blood pressure.

At Julián Soler we manufacture a white grape juice concentrate that is organic and 100% authentic, free of allergens, free of sulphites, free of pesticides and free of preservative additives. We adapt our product to the specifications and technical requirements of the client, being able to offer different tonalities and concentrations.

How we obtain the juice and concentrate from white grapes

Our white grape juice concentrate is made from the Airén variety, the white grape with the longest tradition in Spain and grown in the largest vineyard in the world, in Castilla La Mancha. We carry out a unique manufacturing process, using fresh grapes from our own vineyards, guaranteeing complete traceability and the highest quality of all our products:

• White grape juice NFC (Not From Concentrate), free of SO2. This is the grape juice obtained by extracting and pressing fresh, ripe white grapes (Airén), not from concentrates. After decanting, it is subjected to a process of microfiltration and desulphitation.  
• White grape juice/juice concentrate, SO2 free and 100% authentic. We obtain it by processing our white grape juice, through evaporation under vacuum and subsequent filtering. It is a completely natural concentrated grape juice.  
• Rectified concentrated must (pure grape sugar). It is a viscous, colourless, odourless and stable liquid. We obtain it by dehydrating the concentrated grape juice from white grapes and eliminating all the substances that compose it, except for its sugars, containing glucose and fructose in equal proportions.

Grape juice concentrate in the food industry and other applications 

Concentrated/rectified white grape juice concentrate has various applications in the food industry. It has a high sweetening power, has multiple nutrients, is soluble and 100% natural, which allows the development and production of healthy, high quality and commercially valuable foods. For example, white must concentrate is used in:

• Production of juices, soft drinks, energy drinks and food supplements.
• The production of bakery and confectionery products, syrups, ice cream, etc.
• The manufacture of dairy products, jams and yoghurt, etc.
• The improvement of wheat flour to produce enriched bakery products
• Sweetening of wines and musts.

In addition, white grape juice concentrate are also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sector, for example in the production of skin and hair care products (shampoo, oils, creams, etc.) and products for the treatment of hypertension. 

White grape juice concentrate in the baby food industry

Julian Soler white grape juice/juice concentrate has all the minerals, vitamins and antioxidants found in fresh grapes. It is allergen-free, pesticide-free and sulphite-free, making it a perfect ingredient to supplement children’s diets. Based on this, the baby food industry uses white grape juice concentrate/deionized grape juice concentrate as sugar replacement and in the production of children’s drinks.

• For example, Gerber offers among its products 100% natural “white grape juice” for little ones between 12 and 24 months. 

Spanish grape juice concentrate exports continuous growth at an accelerated rate

Spain’s wine sector is growing steadily and rapidly. Proof of this is the considerable increase in the export of grape juices concentrate. In July/2021, our products together exported a total of 626 million litres, with Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal among the main buying countries. This not only shows that wine is part of our identity and tradition as a country, it also demonstrates that Spanish companies remain leaders in development, research and innovation, as well as in the application of advanced technology and the highest standards of quality and safety.

Thanks to the vast and fruitful region of Castilla La Mancha, we have one of the largest productions in the world and we have become the country that exports the most musts and wines. 

Export of Julián Soler white grape juice concentrate: packaging, dispatch and storage format

At Julian Soler we work in the production of NFC grape juice concentrate from white grapes. We export our products to more than 60 countries in all 5 continents. We have a storage capacity of more than 20 million litres of grape processing and, by means of cold storage, we have grape juice concentrate available all year round, preserving its qualities intact.

For shipment by land, sea or air, our products can be packed in standard drums, IBCs or aseptic drums, and we can adapt to your needs or preferences. Bulk shipment is also available and we can provide frozen storage of drums until they are shipped.

In all our processes we maintain the highest controls to guarantee the safety and preservation of the product. This is demonstrated by our quality certifications under international standards. At Julian Soler we produce white and red juice concentrate from Spain for the world, always committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Contact us, we will work together on your project.