Apple Juice

Apple juice is the liquid extracted from apples. It is typically made by pressing apples, then filtering and often pasteurizing the resulting liquid. It can be sold as 100% juice, from concentrate, or as part of a juice blend.

Apple juice is widely consumed as a beverage on its own. In food manufacturing, it is used to add natural sweetness, flavor, and moisture to a variety of products. It is commonly found in fruit and vegetable juices, nectars, snacks, and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Apple juice is considered a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides natural sugars, along with some vitamins and minerals. While it contains natural sugars, excessive consumption of fruit juices can contribute to higher overall sugar intake, which the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise limiting, especially for added sugars. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole food ingredients like apple juice as food additives.