Raspberry Juice From Concentrate

Raspberry juice from concentrate is made from the juice of raspberries that has had most of its water removed. This concentrated juice is then reconstituted by adding water back to it. It is used to provide raspberry flavor and color.

Manufacturers use raspberry juice from concentrate to add natural fruit flavor and color to foods and beverages. It is commonly found in fruit juices, nectars, fruit drinks, baked goods like cakes and cupcakes, and salad dressings.

Raspberry juice from concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of natural sugars and some vitamins and antioxidants found in raspberries. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fruit juices, and while they have established guidelines, specific evaluations for this exact ingredient are not widely publicized. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.