BeFlat™ Degassing Workflow
Carbonated beverage samples can introduce foam generation, gas release, and unstable flow behavior that interfere with practical concentration workflows. BeFlat™ Degassing Jar provides a simple conditioning approach to reduce carbonation-related interference and prepare beer and related beverages for stable CP Select™ concentration.
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1. Prepare jar |
Use a clean BeFlat™ Degassing Jar. Use aseptic handling or sterilized components when required by the downstream microbiology workflow. (BeFlat™ Degassing Jars can be autoclaved). |
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2. Prepare sample |
Start with a room-temperature carbonated beverage sample unless a site-validated method specifies otherwise. Refrigerated samples can be used and may slightly increase degassing duration. Avoid shaking the package before opening. |
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3. Pour rapidly |
Pour the selected sample volume into the BeFlat™ Degassing Jar to promote CO2 release. Avoid sample loss from excessive foaming.
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4. Hold |
Allow the sample to degas using the validated hold time and temperature for the product type. Many routine carbonated beverage workflows use a short hold (10-20 min) before concentration. |
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5. Confirm processability |
Proceed when bubbles and foam are sufficiently reduced for stable CP Select™ processing. |
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6. Concentrate |
Use the selected CP Select™ workflow, CPT, elution fluid, and downstream method according to the laboratory protocol. |
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Operational endpoint Degas enough to support stable CP Select™ concentration. The practical endpoint is reduced bubbles, foam, and false flow behavior, not necessarily a beverage that appears completely flat. |
