Juice From Concentrate
I was reading a blog post today, and came across something that I've been meaning to look into for a long time. And by a long time, I mean 19 years.
What's so bad about juice from concentrate?
What does "from concentrate" mean and how does it affect the juice's nutrient profile?
Juice made from concentrate is the same as the original juice. The only thing missing is most of the water. Extracting water reduces juice volume and weight, making it easier to ship, Howard says. When water is added back to the concentrate, the product is labeled "reconstituted" or "made from concentrate" and has the same nutrition profile as the original juice. "As long as there has been no change in the juice other than water being removed and put back in, the label can identify the beverage as '100 percent juice from concentrate,'" says Jennifer Seymour, PhD, an epidemiologist in the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Does fresh-squeezed juice offer any nutritional advantages?
If you're fresh-squeezing juice at home or buying in-store fresh-squeezed juice, it may offer a slight nutritional edge, says Sue Taylor, MS, RD, director of nutrition communications for the Juice Products Association based in Washington, D.C. But, she adds, in the big picture any differences would not be significant when juice is consumed as part of a well-balanced diet.
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SO SUCK IT, TROPICANA.
Wait, I like Tropicana.
