Fruit Juice From Concentrate

Fruit juice from concentrate is made by removing most of the water from fresh fruit juice, resulting in a concentrated liquid or powder. This process makes it easier to store and transport. Before being used in products, water is typically added back to restore it to a single-strength juice.

Manufacturers use fruit juice from concentrate primarily as a sweetener, flavor, and sometimes as a natural coloring agent. It is found in a wide range of products, including beverages, candies, desserts, and sauces, to impart fruit flavor and sweetness.

Fruit juice from concentrate is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. When used as an ingredient, its sugar content contributes to the 'added sugars' in a product. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars, and suggest that no amount of added sugars is recommended, and at most 10 grams per meal. While it contains some vitamins and minerals, whole fruit is generally recommended over fruit juice due to the fiber content in whole fruit.