Apple Juice And Ascorbic Acid

Apple juice is the liquid extracted from apples. It can be made from whole apples or from apple concentrate, which is apple juice with most of the water removed. The juice is then often filtered and pasteurized.

Apple juice is commonly consumed as a beverage. In packaged foods, it is often used as a sweetener, flavor enhancer, or to provide a natural fruit component. It appears in fruit juices, nectars, drinks, and some fruit-flavored snacks.

Ascorbic acid, also known as Vitamin C, is an essential nutrient naturally found in fruits and vegetables. It is widely used in foods as an antioxidant to preserve freshness and color, and as a nutrient supplement. The FDA considers ascorbic acid to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used as a nutrient or for its antioxidant properties. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated ascorbic acid and found it safe for consumption. At typical intake levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.