Table 1.

Encoding of samples.

Code	Beverage and Storage Conditions
Control	Untreated sample
M1 SA—800 W	Beverage with added sucrose subjected to microwave pasteurization (800 W) stored at 20 °C
M2 SA—600 W	Beverage with added sucrose subjected to microwave pasteurization (600 W) stored at 20 °C
M1 ST—800 W	Beverage with added stevia subjected to microwave pasteurization (800 W) stored at 20 °C
M2 ST—600 W	Beverage with added stevia subjected to microwave pasteurization (600 W) stored at 20 °C
TP SA—85 °C	Beverage with added sucrose subjected to conventional pasteurization stored at 20 °C
TP ST—85 °C	Beverage with added stevia subjected to conventional pasteurization stored at 20 °C