Juices
What is Juices?
Juices are the liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables. They can be made by pressing, crushing, or blending the produce. Juices can be sold fresh, pasteurized, or concentrated and then reconstituted.
Is Juices vegan?
Juices is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Juices gluten-free?
Gluten is not typically present unless the juice is added to a product containing gluten.
Is Juices a major allergen?
Juices are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Juices used for?
Juices are primarily used to add flavor and sweetness to food products.
Is Juices safe?
Juices are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients.
Why it's used
Juices are primarily used to add flavor and sweetness to food products. They also contribute color and can act as a natural preservative in some applications. Juices are commonly found in beverages, baked goods, and fruit-based snacks.
Health notes
Juices are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. They are a source of vitamins and minerals, but can also be high in natural sugars. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated juices and their components. While generally considered safe in moderation, high intake of fruit juices, due to their sugar content, has been a topic of discussion regarding dietary recommendations.
Allergen info
Juices are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. Gluten is not typically present unless the juice is added to a product containing gluten.
Foods that contain Juices
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