Fruit & Vegetable Juice Concentrate

Fruit and vegetable juice concentrate is made by removing water from fruit or vegetable juice. This process intensifies the natural color, flavor, and nutrients of the original fruit or vegetable. The resulting thick liquid is then used as an ingredient in other food products.

Manufacturers use fruit and vegetable juice concentrate primarily as a natural source of color and flavor in foods and beverages. It can also contribute sweetness and some nutrients. It is commonly found in yogurt, powdered drink mixes, and frozen desserts.

Fruit and vegetable juice concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar concentrated fruit and vegetable products. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming these ingredients at typical levels found in food.