Maceration has been observed to improve juice fermentability (Ollivier et al., 1987) and enhance yeast viability. Part of these effects is due to the release of particulate matter, lipids, and soluble nitrogen compounds into the juice. Particulate matter is well known to increase microbial growth.

What is the purpose of maceration?

Maceration changes a fruit's flavor and texture and is useful for improving the texture of hard, underripe fresh fruit as well as for flavoring fruit at the peak of ripeness.

What is maceration process?

(i) Maceration. This is an extraction procedure in which coarsely powdered drug material, either leaves or stem bark or root bark, is placed inside a container; the menstruum is poured on top until completely covered the drug material. The container is then closed and kept for at least three days.