Reconstituted

Reconstituted is a term used to describe a food product that has had water added back to it. This is often done with concentrated ingredients, such as fruit juice concentrates, where water is removed during processing to make them easier to store and transport. Water is then added back to the concentrate to return it to its original liquid form.

Manufacturers use reconstituted ingredients to restore the liquid form of products after water has been removed. This is common in beverages like fruit juices, nectars, and juice drinks, as well as in some fruit preparations. It allows for efficient storage and transportation of ingredients in a concentrated state.

The FDA considers water to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Reconstituted products are essentially the same as their non-reconstituted counterparts, with the primary component being water. Health impacts are generally related to the other ingredients present in the final product, such as sugars or acids. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA do not typically evaluate water itself as an additive.