Filtered Water And Concentrated Organic Orange Juice

This ingredient is a beverage made by mixing filtered water with concentrated organic orange juice. Organic orange juice concentrate is produced by removing most of the water from freshly squeezed organic orange juice, which reduces its volume and allows for easier storage and transport. The filtered water is then added back to the concentrate to reconstitute it into a drinkable juice.

It is primarily used as a base for various beverages, providing a natural orange flavor and sweetness. Manufacturers add it to produce fruit juices, nectars, and other fruit-flavored drinks. It also contributes Vitamin C and other nutrients naturally found in oranges.

Filtered water and orange juice concentrate are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Orange juice naturally contains sugars, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. While the sugars in this ingredient are naturally occurring, consuming large amounts of fruit juice can contribute to overall sugar intake. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole food ingredients like orange juice concentrate as food additives.